US Bridges

3rd Ave N over East Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W JCT US 78 · Structure no. 001568

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
198 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave N over East Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying 3rd Ave N over East Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Ave N
CrossesEast Branch
Location0.1 MI W JCT US 78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93206, -87.80892
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2002)
Projected traffic528 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave N over East Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Ave N over East 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave N over East Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Ave N over East Branch?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave N over East Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.