US Bridges

AL-96 over NS Railroad

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · Fayette · Structure no. 013736

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,803
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-96 over NS Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying AL-96 over NS Railroad in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-96
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationFayette
RouteState Highway 96
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68686, -87.84569
Functional classRural 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,803 (2020)
Projected traffic4,161 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-96 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is AL-96 over NS Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does AL-96 over NS Railroad carry?

About 2,803 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is AL-96 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-96 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.