US Bridges

Bassett Ave. over Bassett Ave./Clark Spgs.

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · Jct.Bassett Ave/Clark Spg · Structure no. 017337

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
854
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bassett Ave. over Bassett Ave./Clark Spgs. is a concrete culvert carrying Bassett Ave. over Bassett Ave./Clark Spgs. in Morgan 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 5 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 854 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBassett Ave.
CrossesBassett Ave./Clark Spgs.
LocationJct.Bassett Ave/Clark Spg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.57278, -86.96667
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic854 (2007)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2033
Trucks25%
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$974,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bassett Ave. over Bassett Ave./Clark Spgs. built?

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

What condition is Bassett Ave. over Bassett Ave./Clark Spgs. 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 Bassett Ave. over Bassett Ave./Clark Spgs. carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Bassett Ave. over Bassett Ave./Clark Spgs.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bassett Ave. over Bassett Ave./Clark Spgs.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.