US Bridges

1st Ave. SE over FR0G Level Branch

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · Wedowee · Structure no. 020201

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Ave. SE over FR0G Level Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying 1st Ave. SE over FR0G Level Branch in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries1st Ave. SE
CrossesFR0G Level Branch
LocationWedowee
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33333, -85.5
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$501,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Ave. SE over FR0G Level Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Ave. SE over FR0G Level 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 1st Ave. SE over FR0G Level Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 1st Ave. SE over FR0G Level Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Ave. SE over FR0G Level Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.