Al - 3 North over Branch
FairShelby County, Alabama · . 4 MI N JCT CO RD 26 · Structure no. 002515
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,185
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 3 North over Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 3 North over Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 105 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 11,185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,368 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 3 North over Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is Al - 3 North over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Al - 3 North over Branch carry?
About 11,185 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Al - 3 North over Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 3 North over Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.