US Bridges

South St. W over Isbell Branch

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.1 MI East of Ft Lashley · Structure no. 005133

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,011
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South St. W over Isbell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying South St. W over Isbell Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,011 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,986 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth St. W
CrossesIsbell Branch
Location0.1 MI East of Ft Lashley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43139, -86.11031
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,011 (2008)
Projected traffic2,986 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South St. W over Isbell Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is South St. W over Isbell 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does South St. W over Isbell Branch carry?

About 2,011 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South St. W over Isbell Branch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns South St. W over Isbell Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.