US Bridges

FAS 15 over Viaduct over So RR

Good

Bibb County, Alabama · Greenpond · Structure no. 011622

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 15 over Viaduct over So RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 15 over Viaduct over So RR in Bibb County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 455 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2030. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAS 15
CrossesViaduct over So RR
LocationGreenpond
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyBibb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2254, -87.12707
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (1987)
Projected traffic685 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 15 over Viaduct over So RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 15 over Viaduct over So RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 15 over Viaduct over So RR carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAS 15 over Viaduct over So RR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 15 over Viaduct over So RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.