CR 444 over Tanyard Branch
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 0.18 Mi. from Al 25 · Structure no. 019452
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 444 over Tanyard Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 444 over Tanyard Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 444 over Tanyard Branch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 444 over Tanyard 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 444 over Tanyard Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 444 over Tanyard Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 444 over Tanyard Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.