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Co. Rd. 240 over Branch

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · JCT CO RD 216 * CO RD 240 · Structure no. 019274

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 240 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 240 over Branch in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 240
CrossesBranch
LocationJCT CO RD 216 * CO RD 240
RouteCity Street 240
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.05243, -86.88283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic121 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$391,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 240 over Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 240 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 240 over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 240 over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 240 over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.