US Bridges

6th Ave-Robinwood over Barton Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · JCT 6th Ave - Al HWY 79 · Structure no. 016690

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
602
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave-Robinwood over Barton Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 6th Ave-Robinwood over Barton Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries6th Ave-Robinwood
CrossesBarton Branch
LocationJCT 6th Ave - Al HWY 79
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61051, -86.74546
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2025)
Projected traffic810 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$308,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Ave-Robinwood over Barton Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Ave-Robinwood over Barton 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 2025.

How much traffic does 6th Ave-Robinwood over Barton Branch carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 6th Ave-Robinwood over Barton Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave-Robinwood over Barton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.