3rd Ave over Tanyard Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalker County, Alabama · 3rd Ave * 25th ST · Structure no. 001408
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Ave over Tanyard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 3rd Ave over Tanyard Creek in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Ave over Tanyard Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Ave over Tanyard Creek 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 3rd Ave over Tanyard Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Ave over Tanyard Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Ave over Tanyard Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.