US Bridges

4th ST over Town Ck

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 4th ST * Town Ck · Structure no. 013004

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,364
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST over Town Ck is a concrete culvert carrying 4th ST over Town Ck in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,364 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries4th ST
CrossesTown Ck
Location4th ST * Town Ck
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.00026, -86.00024
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,364 (2025)
Projected traffic684 by 2045
Trucks25%
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$820,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th ST over Town Ck built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST over Town Ck 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 4th ST over Town Ck carry?

About 1,364 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST over Town Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST over Town Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.