US Bridges

Al. 245 over L * N RR

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi.N.Of AL.10 Jct. · Structure no. 008915

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 245 over L * N RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al. 245 over L * N RR in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,099 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl. 245
CrossesL * N RR
Location1.3 Mi.N.Of AL.10 Jct.
RouteState Highway 245
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8451, -86.61987
Functional classRural Major 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
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,820 (2013)
Projected traffic15,099 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 245 over L * N RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al. 245 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Al. 245 over L * N RR carry?

About 10,820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Al. 245 over L * N RR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Al. 245 over L * N RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.