US Bridges

CO 034 over Branch Culvert

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.75 MI N.W. CO Rt 002 · Structure no. 005545

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 034
CrossesBranch Culvert
Location0.75 MI N.W. CO Rt 002
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16167, -86.32333
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic845 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$519,000 (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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO 034 over Branch Culvert carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 034 over Branch Culvert?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO 034 over Branch Culvert?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.