US Bridges

Al 205 over Branch

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 2 MI So Boaz · Structure no. 013402

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,859
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 205 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Al 205 over Branch in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,859 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,003 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 205
CrossesBranch
Location2 MI So Boaz
RouteState Highway 205
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17, -86.15
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,859 (2021)
Projected traffic4,003 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$407,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 205 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 205 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Al 205 over Branch carry?

About 2,859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Al 205 over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Al 205 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.