US Bridges

Wyeth DR over Guntersville Lake

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · South End of Wyeth Drive · Structure no. 013612

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,293
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyeth DR over Guntersville Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wyeth DR over Guntersville Lake in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,293 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,484 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWyeth DR
CrossesGuntersville Lake
LocationSouth End of Wyeth Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.32174, -86.30523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,293 (2024)
Projected traffic1,484 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$655,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyeth DR over Guntersville Lake built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyeth DR over Guntersville Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wyeth DR over Guntersville Lake carry?

About 1,293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wyeth DR over Guntersville Lake?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyeth DR over Guntersville Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.