US Bridges

George Wallacedr over Nowlin Branch

Fair

Etowah County, Alabama · Geo Wallace DR · Structure no. 011233

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,512
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Wallacedr over Nowlin Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying George Wallacedr over Nowlin Branch in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 28,512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,204 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Wallacedr
CrossesNowlin Branch
LocationGeo Wallace DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.9998, -85.993
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,512 (2025)
Projected traffic39,204 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$904,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Wallacedr over Nowlin Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Wallacedr over Nowlin Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does George Wallacedr over Nowlin Branch carry?

About 28,512 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is George Wallacedr over Nowlin Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns George Wallacedr over Nowlin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.