Old 3RD Ave SE over L*n Rail Road
Cullman County, Alabama · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Old 3RD Ave SE over L*n Rail Road in Cullman County, Alabama, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,128 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1993).
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 | Serious condition |
| Superstructure | 3 | Serious condition |
| Substructure | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete girder and floorbeam |
| Length | about 109 ft |
| Location | Old 3rd ave se |
| NBI structure number | 000058 |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
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