US Bridges

Constitution Ave over Fay Branch

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · .210 MI from US 82 · Structure no. 020887

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Ave over Fay Branch is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Constitution Ave over Fay Branch in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Ave
CrossesFay Branch
Location.210 MI from US 82
RouteCity Street 5
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.455, -86.40607
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$891,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Ave over Fay Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Ave over Fay 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Constitution Ave over Fay Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Constitution Ave over Fay Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Ave over Fay Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.