Park Ave over Relief Ditch
GoodEtowah County, Alabama · Park Ave* Relief Ditch · Structure no. 002364
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,254
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Ave over Relief Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Park Ave over Relief Ditch in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 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 1,254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,881 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Ave over Relief Ditch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Park Ave over Relief Ditch 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 Park Ave over Relief Ditch carry?
About 1,254 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Park Ave over Relief Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Park Ave over Relief Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.