US Bridges

Ft. Dale St. over L.*n. RR

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Alabama · 0.2 Mi.N.Of AL.10 · Structure no. 001540

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,157
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft. Dale St. over L.*n. RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Ft. Dale St. over L.*n. RR in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,157 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,942 by 2034. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFt. Dale St.
CrossesL.*n. RR
Location0.2 Mi.N.Of AL.10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83167, -86.62556
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,157 (2014)
Projected traffic4,942 by 2034
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft. Dale St. over L.*n. RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft. Dale St. over L.*n. RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ft. Dale St. over L.*n. RR carry?

About 3,157 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ft. Dale St. over L.*n. RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ft. Dale St. over L.*n. RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.