US Bridges

Aspen Ave over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · Aspen Ave * Wiggins Park · Structure no. 001424

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspen Ave over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Aspen Ave over Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesAspen Ave
CrossesBranch
LocationAspen Ave * Wiggins Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46398, -86.88508
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$188,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aspen Ave over Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aspen Ave over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Aspen Ave over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Aspen Ave over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Aspen Ave over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.