US Bridges

CO 002 over Branch Culvert

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.7 MI E of CO 008 · Structure no. 003397

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 002 over Branch Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying CO 002 over Branch Culvert in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCO 002
CrossesBranch Culvert
Location0.7 MI E of CO 008
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.145, -86.4
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2018)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 002 over Branch Culvert built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 002 over Branch Culvert 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO 002 over Branch Culvert carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO 002 over Branch Culvert?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO 002 over Branch Culvert?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.