US Bridges

SR 76 over Branch

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · Town of Childersburg · Structure no. 002413

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,965
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 76 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 76 over Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,965 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,351 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 76
CrossesBranch
LocationTown of Childersburg
RouteState Highway 76
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.27958, -86.35078
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,965 (2021)
Projected traffic8,351 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$722,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 76 over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 76 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 76 over Branch carry?

About 5,965 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 76 over Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns SR 76 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.