3RD AVENUE
Carrying 3RD AVENUE over STORM WATER RUN OFF
NEAR BLD 513 & ROOSEVELT, Calhoun, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 3RD AVENUE
The 3RD AVENUE bridge in Calhoun, Alabama carries 3RD AVENUE over STORM WATER RUN OFF. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 540 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 3RD AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Last Reconstructed
- 2009
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 540 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPAMCANN0000H5
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 3RD AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 3RD AVENUE against other structures in Calhoun and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for 3RD AVENUE?
3RD AVENUE in Calhoun, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 3RD AVENUE inspected?
3RD AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 540 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 3RD AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 3RD AVENUE?
3RD AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 3RD AVENUE?
3RD AVENUE is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is 3RD AVENUE and does age affect safety?
3RD AVENUE was built in 1978, making it 48 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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