Balch Road over Knox Creeek

Good Condition87 years old4,070 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMadison
Location0.6 Mi. N Of Jct US 72 W
CarriesBalch Road
CrossesKnox Creeek
Coordinates34.75710, -86.76744

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length120.1 ft (36.6 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Area435.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1939 (reconstructed 2012)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,070 (2011)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number019197

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