US Bridges

_glenn Ives Way over _tributary

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021599

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

_glenn Ives Way over _tributary is a concrete culvert carrying _glenn Ives Way over _tributary in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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Carries_glenn Ives Way
Crosses_tributary
Location_
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.7301, -86.7705
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2004)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$882,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _glenn Ives Way over _tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is _glenn Ives Way over _tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does _glenn Ives Way over _tributary carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is _glenn Ives Way over _tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns _glenn Ives Way over _tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.