US Bridges

3rd Avenue over Storm Water Run Off

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Near Bld 513 & Roosevelt · Structure no. DAPAMCANN0000H5

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

3rd Avenue over Storm Water Run Off is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd Avenue over Storm Water Run Off in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Avenue
CrossesStorm Water Run Off
LocationNear Bld 513 & Roosevelt
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64122, -85.91887
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2015)
Projected traffic560 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Avenue over Storm Water Run Off built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 3rd Avenue over Storm Water Run Off 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Avenue over Storm Water Run Off carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Avenue over Storm Water Run Off?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Avenue over Storm Water Run Off?

It is owned by the Army.