US Bridges

CO 034 over Branch Culvert

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Talladega County, Alabama · 2.05 MI N W CO 002 · Structure no. 005544

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 034 over Branch Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying CO 034 over Branch Culvert in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 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).

Location

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CarriesCO 034
CrossesBranch Culvert
Location2.05 MI N W CO 002
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16333, -86.345
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 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 (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2018)
Projected traffic755 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 034 over Branch Culvert built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 034 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 034 over Branch Culvert carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 034 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 034 over Branch Culvert?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.