Lake Ave over Forest Lake Branch
GoodTuscaloosa County, Alabama · Forest Lake · Structure no. 020456
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 985
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Ave over Forest Lake Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Ave over Forest Lake Branch in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Ave over Forest Lake Branch built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Ave over Forest Lake 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Ave over Forest Lake Branch carry?
About 985 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lake Ave over Forest Lake Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Lake Ave over Forest Lake Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.