US Bridges

SR 35 over Tennessee River

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N JCT SR 40 * SR35 · Structure no. 013645

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
4,342 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
8,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Tennessee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Tennessee River in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,276 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,586 by 2042. The structure is 4,342 ft (1,323.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesTennessee River
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR 40 * SR35
RouteState Highway 35
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.63503, -85.97123
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,342 ft (1,323.4 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,276 (2022)
Projected traffic11,586 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$41.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Tennessee River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Tennessee River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Tennessee River carry?

About 8,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Tennessee River?

The structure is 4,342 ft (1,323.4 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Tennessee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.