US Bridges

S.Palmer Ave over Three Notch Railroad

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Butler County, Alabama · S.Palmer Ave. · Structure no. 013181

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Palmer Ave over Three Notch Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.Palmer Ave over Three Notch Railroad in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS.Palmer Ave
CrossesThree Notch Railroad
LocationS.Palmer Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62273, -86.74017
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Palmer Ave over Three Notch Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Palmer Ave over Three Notch Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.Palmer Ave over Three Notch Railroad carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S.Palmer Ave over Three Notch Railroad?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S.Palmer Ave over Three Notch Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.