Gaines Ave over Town Branch
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S JCT W Lawrence · Structure no. 003837
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gaines Ave over Town Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gaines Ave over Town Branch in Franklin 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gaines Ave over Town Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gaines Ave over Town Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Gaines Ave over Town Branch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Gaines Ave over Town Branch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Gaines Ave over Town Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.