US Bridges

CO 045 Old.Syl.Hwy over Unnamed Periodic Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 0.5MI S.Int Flag.Mt.Rd · Structure no. 020450

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,015
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 045 Old.Syl.Hwy over Unnamed Periodic Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CO 045 Old.Syl.Hwy over Unnamed Periodic Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,015 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 045 Old.Syl.Hwy
CrossesUnnamed Periodic Branch
Location0.5MI S.Int Flag.Mt.Rd
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23333, -86.33889
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,015 (2018)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 045 Old.Syl.Hwy over Unnamed Periodic Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 045 Old.Syl.Hwy over Unnamed Periodic 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO 045 Old.Syl.Hwy over Unnamed Periodic Branch carry?

About 2,015 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 045 Old.Syl.Hwy over Unnamed Periodic Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CO 045 Old.Syl.Hwy over Unnamed Periodic Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.