Dade Street over Branch
PoorPosted for loadTallapoosa County, Alabama · Dadeville · Structure no. 000138
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dade Street over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dade Street over Branch in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1920, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dade Street over Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dade Street over 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 Dade Street over Branch carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Dade Street over Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Dade Street over Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.