US Bridges

CO 366 over Poorhouse Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · .01 Mi. N. HWY 34 · Structure no. 015261

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 366 over Poorhouse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 366 over Poorhouse Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 366
CrossesPoorhouse Branch
Location.01 Mi. N. HWY 34
RouteCounty Highway 366
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51833, -86.17
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2015)
Projected traffic657 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$829,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 366 over Poorhouse Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CO 366 over Poorhouse 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO 366 over Poorhouse Branch carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO 366 over Poorhouse Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CO 366 over Poorhouse Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.