US Bridges

East Broad ST over Nowlin Branch

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · E Broad ST * Nowlinbranch · Structure no. 001241

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,222
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Broad ST over Nowlin Branch is a concrete culvert carrying East Broad ST over Nowlin Branch in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,264 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Broad ST
CrossesNowlin Branch
LocationE Broad ST * Nowlinbranch
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.0062, -85.989
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,222 (2025)
Projected traffic6,264 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$415,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Broad ST over Nowlin Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Broad ST 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 East Broad ST over Nowlin Branch carry?

About 12,222 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Broad ST over Nowlin Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns East Broad ST over Nowlin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.