US Bridges

College Avenue over Branch

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · Gold Kist RD * College Av · Structure no. 020370

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,298
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Avenue over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying College Avenue over Branch in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,298 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,818 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollege Avenue
CrossesBranch
LocationGold Kist RD * College Av
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.202, -86.1821
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2024)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Avenue over Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Avenue over Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does College Avenue over Branch carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is College Avenue over Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns College Avenue over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.