US Bridges

Mcintosh Road over Dry Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 3.0 KM E of Al 21 · Structure no. 017117

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintosh Road over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcintosh Road over Dry Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcintosh Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location3.0 KM E of Al 21
RouteCounty Highway 135
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.58333, -85.85006
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2018)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2038
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$519,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcintosh Road over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcintosh Road over Dry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mcintosh Road over Dry Branch carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcintosh Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Mcintosh Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.