US Bridges

England Court over Camp Branch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Alabama · 100 W Finland Avenue · Structure no. 014480

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

England Court over Camp Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying England Court over Camp Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEngland Court
CrossesCamp Branch
Location100 W Finland Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53063, -86.96003
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2025)
Projected traffic420 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$443,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was England Court over Camp Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is England Court over Camp 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does England Court over Camp Branch carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is England Court over Camp Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns England Court over Camp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.