US Bridges

Biltmore Ave over Three Mile Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200FT E of Coliseum Blvd · Structure no. 004562

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biltmore Ave over Three Mile Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Biltmore Ave over Three Mile Branch in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBiltmore Ave
CrossesThree Mile Branch
Location200FT E of Coliseum Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.39307, -86.25716
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1991)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$836,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Biltmore Ave over Three Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biltmore Ave over Three Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Biltmore Ave over Three Mile Branch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Biltmore Ave over Three Mile Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Biltmore Ave over Three Mile Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.