US Bridges

Medical Centerpkw over Southern R.R.

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.35 Mi.N.Of Old Cahaba R · Structure no. 010924

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,815
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medical Centerpkw over Southern R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Medical Centerpkw over Southern R.R. in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7,815 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,941 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMedical Centerpkw
CrossesSouthern R.R.
Location0.35 Mi.N.Of Old Cahaba R
RouteCity Street 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41667, -87.05
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,815 (2006)
Projected traffic10,941 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Medical Centerpkw over Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medical Centerpkw over Southern R.R. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Medical Centerpkw over Southern R.R. carry?

About 7,815 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Medical Centerpkw over Southern R.R.?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Medical Centerpkw over Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.