US Bridges

Logan ST over Branch

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DeKalb County, Alabama · Sanders and Logan · Structure no. 010057

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Logan ST over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Logan ST over Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLogan ST
CrossesBranch
LocationSanders and Logan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43878, -85.72187
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic440 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$231,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Logan ST over Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Logan ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Logan ST over Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Logan ST over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Logan ST over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.