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County Road 106 over Branch to Weewoka Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1 MI E HWY 21 at Winterbo · Structure no. 003909

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 106 over Branch to Weewoka Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 106 over Branch to Weewoka 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 106
CrossesBranch to Weewoka Creek
Location1 MI E HWY 21 at Winterbo
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32333, -86.18167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2018)
Projected traffic810 by 2038
Trucks9%
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$420,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 106 over Branch to Weewoka Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 106 over Branch to Weewoka 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 106 over Branch to Weewoka Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 106 over Branch to Weewoka Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 106 over Branch to Weewoka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.