US Bridges

10th Ave over Whippoorwill Ck

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · 10th Ave * Whipoorwill Ck · Structure no. 003774

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Ave over Whippoorwill Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 10th Ave over Whippoorwill Ck in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries10th Ave
CrossesWhippoorwill Ck
Location10th Ave * Whipoorwill Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.05, -86.305
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2003)
Projected traffic224 by 2033
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$224,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Ave over Whippoorwill Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Ave over Whippoorwill Ck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 10th Ave over Whippoorwill Ck carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 10th Ave over Whippoorwill Ck?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 10th Ave over Whippoorwill Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.