Marlin Springs RD over Tarrant Spring Branch
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 500 W Carson Road · Structure no. 012338
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,868
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marlin Springs RD over Tarrant Spring Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marlin Springs RD over Tarrant Spring Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,868 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marlin Springs RD over Tarrant Spring Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marlin Springs RD over Tarrant Spring 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Marlin Springs RD over Tarrant Spring Branch carry?
About 3,868 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Marlin Springs RD over Tarrant Spring Branch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Marlin Springs RD over Tarrant Spring Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.