Elmwood Ave over Nowlin Branch
GoodEtowah County, Alabama · Elmwood Ave * Nowlin Bran · Structure no. 001236
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 726
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmwood Ave over Nowlin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Elmwood Ave over Nowlin Branch in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 90 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmwood Ave over Nowlin Branch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Elmwood Ave over Nowlin Branch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Elmwood Ave over Nowlin Branch carry?
About 726 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elmwood Ave over Nowlin Branch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Elmwood Ave over Nowlin Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.