US Bridges

4th Ave South over East Branch

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · .1 MI S JCT 3rd Ave S · Structure no. 018886

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Ave South over East Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying 4th Ave South over East Branch in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2034. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries4th Ave South
CrossesEast Branch
Location.1 MI S JCT 3rd Ave S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.92569, -87.81117
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2002)
Projected traffic468 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Ave South over East Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Ave South 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 4th Ave South over East Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 4th Ave South over East Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Ave South over East Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.