US Bridges

1st Street W over East Branch

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Alabama · 0.1 MI N JCT 4th Ave S · Structure no. 011381

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Street W over East Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying 1st Street W over East Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2034. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1st Street W
CrossesEast Branch
Location0.1 MI N JCT 4th Ave S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.92307, -87.81541
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2002)
Projected traffic820 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$904,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Street W over East Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Street W 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 1st Street W over East Branch carry?

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

How long is 1st Street W over East Branch?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Street W over East Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.