US Bridges

Jefferson Avenue over Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · Jeff. Ave SW * 50th ST · Structure no. 020929

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Avenue over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Avenue over Branch in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Avenue
CrossesBranch
LocationJeff. Ave SW * 50th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4443, -86.9082
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 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 traffic8,500 (2016)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$895,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Avenue over Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Avenue over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Branch carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Avenue over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.