Broadwell ST over Jacob Creek
FairPosted for loadEtowah County, Alabama · Broadwell ST * Jacob ST · Structure no. 000806
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadwell ST over Jacob Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadwell ST over Jacob Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadwell ST over Jacob Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadwell ST over Jacob Creek 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 Broadwell ST over Jacob Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Broadwell ST over Jacob Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Broadwell ST over Jacob Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.