US Bridges

County RD 45 over Unamed Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · .5 MI South US 280 · Structure no. 020005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,372
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 45 over Unamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 45 over Unamed Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,372 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 45
CrossesUnamed Branch
Location.5 MI South US 280
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21537, -86.30602
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,372 (2016)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$267,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 45 over Unamed Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 45 over Unamed 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 45 over Unamed Branch carry?

About 1,372 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County RD 45 over Unamed Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 45 over Unamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.