US Bridges

Advent Circle over Clear Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1/8 MI E I-59 · Structure no. 016676

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Advent Circle over Clear Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Advent Circle over Clear Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAdvent Circle
CrossesClear Branch
Location1/8 MI E I-59
RouteCounty Highway 334
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68047, -86.53595
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic515 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$447,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Advent Circle over Clear Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Advent Circle over Clear 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Advent Circle over Clear Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Advent Circle over Clear Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Advent Circle over Clear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.