US Bridges

SR 76 over Bryant Branch

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.9 MI E JCT CO 16 · Structure no. 002416

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,678
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 76 over Bryant Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 76 over 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 2,678 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,749 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 76
CrossesBryant Branch
Location0.9 MI E JCT CO 16
RouteState Highway 76
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31629, -86.23773
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,678 (2021)
Projected traffic3,749 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$371,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 76 over Bryant Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 76 over 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 Bryant Branch carry?

About 2,678 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 76 over Bryant Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns SR 76 over Bryant Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.