US Bridges

Chandler Springs R over Unamed Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.2 MI Sth Int Horn Lk R · Structure no. 020006

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Springs R over Unamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chandler Springs R 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChandler Springs R
CrossesUnamed Branch
Location0.2 MI Sth Int Horn Lk R
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31846, -85.99926
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2018)
Projected traffic390 by 2038
Trucks10%
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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chandler Springs R over Unamed Branch built?

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

What condition is Chandler Springs R 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Chandler Springs R over Unamed Branch carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chandler Springs R over Unamed Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Chandler Springs R over Unamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.