US Bridges

Ala Ave. over Dye Branch

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 50 Ft. South of SR 35 · Structure no. 014613

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ala Ave. over Dye Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ala Ave. over Dye Branch in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAla Ave.
CrossesDye Branch
Location50 Ft. South of SR 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43217, -85.73351
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ala Ave. over Dye Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ala Ave. over Dye 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ala Ave. over Dye Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ala Ave. over Dye Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ala Ave. over Dye Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.