US Bridges

Franklin Drive N. over Branch

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · 300 Ft N of Nimitz Ave · Structure no. 020048

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Drive N. over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Franklin Drive N. over Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Drive N.
CrossesBranch
Location300 Ft N of Nimitz Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45964, -86.07886
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$677,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Drive N. over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Drive N. over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Drive N. over Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Franklin Drive N. over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Drive N. over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.