US Bridges

Finland Ave over Camp Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1.5 S of HWY 269 · Structure no. 013064

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
827
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finland Ave over Camp Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Finland Ave over Camp Branch in Jefferson 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 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFinland Ave
CrossesCamp Branch
Location1.5 S of HWY 269
RouteCounty Highway 198
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51941, -86.95359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2024)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$640,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Finland Ave over Camp Branch built?

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

What condition is Finland Ave over Camp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Finland Ave over Camp Branch carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Finland Ave over Camp Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Finland Ave over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.