US Bridges

Al 106 over L*n RR * Rail RD Ave

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 2.2 MI E of JCT I 65 · Structure no. 006373

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 106 over L*n RR * Rail RD Ave is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 106 over L*n RR * Rail RD Ave in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,482 by 2033. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 106
CrossesL*n RR * Rail RD Ave
Location2.2 MI E of JCT I 65
RouteState Highway 106
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64369, -86.73883
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,380 (2013)
Projected traffic7,482 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 106 over L*n RR * Rail RD Ave built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 106 over L*n RR * Rail RD Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al 106 over L*n RR * Rail RD Ave carry?

About 6,380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al 106 over L*n RR * Rail RD Ave?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Al 106 over L*n RR * Rail RD Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.