US Bridges

SR 35 over Tennessee River Relief

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI N JCT SR40 * SR35 · Structure no. 013011

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
656 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
8,558
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Tennessee River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Tennessee River Relief in Jackson 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 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 8,558 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,980 by 2041. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesTennessee River Relief
Location0.2 MI N JCT SR40 * SR35
RouteState Highway 35
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63481, -85.97157
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length656 ft (199.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,558 (2021)
Projected traffic11,980 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Tennessee River Relief built?

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

What condition is SR 35 over Tennessee River Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Tennessee River Relief carry?

About 8,558 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Tennessee River Relief?

The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Tennessee River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.