US Bridges

SR235 over Fanning Branch

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 8.3 MI E JCT US280 · Structure no. 020475

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR235 over Fanning Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR235 over Fanning Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR235
CrossesFanning Branch
Location8.3 MI E JCT US280
RouteState Highway 235
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38307, -86.32991
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2022)
Projected traffic2,128 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR235 over Fanning Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR235 over Fanning 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR235 over Fanning Branch carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR235 over Fanning Branch?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR235 over Fanning Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.