3rd ST SE over Branch
GoodDeKalb County, Alabama · Between Godfrey * Sanders · Structure no. 010055
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd ST SE over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd ST SE over Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd ST SE over Branch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd ST SE over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 3rd ST SE over Branch carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 3rd ST SE over Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd ST SE over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.