US Bridges

SR 76 over Trib. to Bryant Branch

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 4.2 MI E Childersburg · Structure no. 002414

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 76 over Trib. to Bryant Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 76 over Trib. to Bryant 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 3,043 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 76
CrossesTrib. to Bryant Branch
Location4.2 MI E Childersburg
RouteState Highway 76
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31111, -86.25989
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,043 (2021)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$296,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 76 over Trib. to Bryant Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 76 over Trib. to Bryant 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 Trib. to Bryant Branch carry?

About 3,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 76 over Trib. to Bryant Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 76 over Trib. to Bryant Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.