US Bridges

County Road 190 over Fanning Branch

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Talladega County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E State 235 · Structure no. 010422

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 190 over Fanning Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 190 over Fanning Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 190
CrossesFanning Branch
Location0.5 MI E State 235
RouteCounty Highway 190
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.39333, -86.32333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2018)
Projected traffic770 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$514,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 190 over Fanning Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 190 over Fanning Branch 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 190 over Fanning Branch carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 190 over Fanning Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 190 over Fanning Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.