US Bridges

Forrest Ave over Republic Steel Railroad

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · Forrest Ave * Republic RR · Structure no. 000733

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Ave over Republic Steel Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Forrest Ave over Republic Steel Railroad in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,650 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesForrest Ave
CrossesRepublic Steel Railroad
LocationForrest Ave * Republic RR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01833, -86.05
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2024)
Projected traffic26,650 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forrest Ave over Republic Steel Railroad built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest Ave over Republic Steel Railroad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Forrest Ave over Republic Steel Railroad carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Forrest Ave over Republic Steel Railroad?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Forrest Ave over Republic Steel Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.