US Bridges

Chestnut ST over Three Mile Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.17 MI E of Ann ST · Structure no. 016199

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut ST over Three Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chestnut ST over Three Mile Branch in Montgomery 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut ST
CrossesThree Mile Branch
Location0.17 MI E of Ann ST
RouteCity Street 36
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3673, -86.2683
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (1995)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$580,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut ST over Three Mile Branch built?

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

What condition is Chestnut ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut ST over Three Mile Branch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut ST over Three Mile Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Chestnut ST over Three Mile Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.