US Bridges

Co. Road 45 over Branch to Shirtee Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1 MI E CO 511 at Mignon · Structure no. 003769

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,715
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 45 over Branch to Shirtee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 45 over Branch to Shirtee Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,715 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,345 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 45
CrossesBranch to Shirtee Creek
Location1 MI E CO 511 at Mignon
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18333, -86.265
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,715 (2018)
Projected traffic2,345 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 45 over Branch to Shirtee Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 45 over Branch to Shirtee Creek 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. Road 45 over Branch to Shirtee Creek carry?

About 1,715 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 45 over Branch to Shirtee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Co. Road 45 over Branch to Shirtee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.