US Bridges

S Jackson Avenue over Town Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · .1 MI S JCT Tuscaloosa ST · Structure no. 002854

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Jackson Avenue over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S Jackson Avenue over Town Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Jackson Avenue
CrossesTown Branch
Location.1 MI S JCT Tuscaloosa ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50167, -87.735
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2002)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Jackson Avenue over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Jackson Avenue over Town 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 S Jackson Avenue over Town Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Jackson Avenue over Town Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S Jackson Avenue over Town Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.