US Bridges

CO 034 over Branch - Colbert

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W Ft William · Structure no. 003450

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 034 over Branch - Colbert is a concrete culvert carrying CO 034 over Branch - Colbert in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,975 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO 034
CrossesBranch - Colbert
Location0.3 MI W Ft William
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16333, -86.29167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2018)
Projected traffic1,975 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 034 over Branch - Colbert built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is CO 034 over Branch - Colbert 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO 034 over Branch - Colbert carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CO 034 over Branch - Colbert?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO 034 over Branch - Colbert?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.