1st Street S.W. over Branch
GoodShelby County, Alabama · 0.13 MI No. Al 119 · Structure no. 012827
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
1st Street S.W. over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying 1st Street S.W. over Branch in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1st Street S.W. over Branch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1st Street S.W. over 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 1st Street S.W. over Branch carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 1st Street S.W. over Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 1st Street S.W. over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.