US Bridges

ST Joseph Avenue over Branch Off Murder Crk

Good

Escambia County, Alabama · 2040 N East Street · Structure no. 018981

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph Avenue over Branch Off Murder Crk is a concrete culvert carrying ST Joseph Avenue over Branch Off Murder Crk in Escambia County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesST Joseph Avenue
CrossesBranch Off Murder Crk
Location2040 N East Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEscambia County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10667, -87.06
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$402,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Joseph Avenue over Branch Off Murder Crk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joseph Avenue over Branch Off Murder Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST Joseph Avenue over Branch Off Murder Crk carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Joseph Avenue over Branch Off Murder Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joseph Avenue over Branch Off Murder Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.