US Bridges

Gandy Street over Garman Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W JCT US 43 · Structure no. 006019

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gandy Street over Garman Branch is a masonry slab carrying Gandy Street over Garman Branch in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGandy Street
CrossesGarman Branch
Location0.1 MI W JCT US 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.50993, -87.7187
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1990)
Projected traffic1,460 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$425,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gandy Street over Garman Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gandy Street over Garman 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 Gandy Street over Garman Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gandy Street over Garman Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Gandy Street over Garman Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.