US Bridges

Co.Rd. 299A 00 over Unamed Periodic Branch

GoodPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · ???????????????????????? · Structure no. 020670

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 299A 00 over Unamed Periodic Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Rd. 299A 00 over Unamed Periodic Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rd. 299A 00
CrossesUnamed Periodic Branch
Location????????????????????????
RouteCounty Highway 299A
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1885, -86.255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$217,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 299A 00 over Unamed Periodic Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 299A 00 over Unamed 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 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 299A 00 over Unamed Periodic Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Co.Rd. 299A 00 over Unamed Periodic Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 299A 00 over Unamed Periodic Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.