US Bridges

Al. 41 Nbl over Water Ave

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · Int.Water AVE.*ALA#41 · Structure no. 011660

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,510
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 41 Nbl over Water Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al. 41 Nbl over Water Ave in Dallas 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 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 5,510 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,830 by 2033. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl. 41 Nbl
CrossesWater Ave
LocationInt.Water AVE.*ALA#41
RouteState Highway 41
CountyDallas County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4121, -86.9952
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,510 (2013)
Projected traffic6,830 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 41 Nbl over Water Ave built?

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

What condition is Al. 41 Nbl over Water 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al. 41 Nbl over Water Ave carry?

About 5,510 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Al. 41 Nbl over Water Ave?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Al. 41 Nbl over Water Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.