US Bridges

Cleburn Ave. over Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Cleburn Ave. @ 32nd ST SW · Structure no. 003653

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleburn Ave. over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cleburn Ave. over Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCleburn Ave.
CrossesBranch
LocationCleburn Ave. @ 32nd ST SW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46843, -86.88565
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleburn Ave. over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleburn Ave. over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cleburn Ave. over Branch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cleburn Ave. over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cleburn Ave. over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.