US Bridges

Marbut Dr. SW over Massey Branch

FairClosed to traffic

Calhoun County, Alabama · Jacksonville · Structure no. 005072

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2010
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marbut Dr. SW over Massey Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marbut Dr. SW over Massey Branch in Calhoun 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarbut Dr. SW
CrossesMassey Branch
LocationJacksonville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81006, -85.76789
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2010
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2010)
Projected traffic410 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$345,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marbut Dr. SW over Massey Branch built?

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

What condition is Marbut Dr. SW over Massey 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 February 2010.

How much traffic does Marbut Dr. SW over Massey Branch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marbut Dr. SW over Massey Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Marbut Dr. SW over Massey Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.