North Street West over Isbell Branch
PoorPosted for loadTalladega County, Alabama · Talladega · Structure no. 002283
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Street West over Isbell Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Street West over Isbell Branch in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 16 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Street West over Isbell Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Street West over Isbell Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does North Street West over Isbell Branch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Street West over Isbell Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns North Street West over Isbell Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.