S.palmer Ave over Three Notch Railroad
Butler County, Alabama · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- S.palmer Ave over Three Notch Railroad in Butler County, Alabama, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 281 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2018).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 50 of the 189 inventoried bridges in Butler County rated good (26.5%); 2 (1.1%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 119 ft |
| Location | S.palmer Ave. |
| NBI structure number | 013181 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Butler County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I65 over Beaver Creek | 1965 | 29,840 | Fair |
| I65 over Halls Creek | 1966 | 29,840 | Fair |
| I65 over Piney Woods Creek | 1966 | 29,840 | Fair |
| I65 over Stream | 1965 | 29,320 | Fair |
| I65 over Stallings Creek | 1967 | 29,320 | Fair |
| I65 over Stream | 1967 | 25,990 | Fair |
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