US Bridges

CR-89 N over Andrews Branch

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 3.9 MI N of Int 048* AL50 · Structure no. 007045

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-89 N over Andrews Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR-89 N over Andrews Branch in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-89 N
CrossesAndrews Branch
Location3.9 MI N of Int 048* AL50
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85625, -85.6201
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2025)
Projected traffic616 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-89 N over Andrews Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-89 N over Andrews 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR-89 N over Andrews Branch carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-89 N over Andrews Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR-89 N over Andrews Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.