US Bridges

CR #26 over Sorrell Branch

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 1.05 MI W of CR 55 · Structure no. 017081

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR #26 over Sorrell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR #26 over Sorrell Branch in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR #26
CrossesSorrell Branch
Location1.05 MI W of CR 55
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.26168, -87.03655
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2012)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$913,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR #26 over Sorrell Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR #26 over Sorrell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR #26 over Sorrell Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR #26 over Sorrell Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR #26 over Sorrell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.