US Bridges

Bracewell Avenue?? over Folkes Branch???????????

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Dothan??????????????????? · Structure no. 019760

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,045
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bracewell Avenue?? over Folkes Branch??????????? is a concrete channel beam carrying Bracewell Avenue?? over Folkes Branch??????????? in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,045 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBracewell Avenue??
CrossesFolkes Branch???????????
LocationDothan???????????????????
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.215, -85.42167
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,045 (1999)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bracewell Avenue?? over Folkes Branch??????????? built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bracewell Avenue?? over Folkes Branch??????????? 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bracewell Avenue?? over Folkes Branch??????????? carry?

About 2,045 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bracewell Avenue?? over Folkes Branch????????????

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bracewell Avenue?? over Folkes Branch????????????

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.