3rd ST over Town Ck
FairEtowah County, Alabama · 3 RD ST * Town Ck · Structure no. 012875
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,580
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd ST over Town Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd ST over Town Ck in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 5,580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd ST over Town Ck built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is 3rd ST over Town 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does 3rd ST over Town Ck carry?
About 5,580 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 3rd ST over Town Ck?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd ST over Town Ck?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.