US Bridges

Alliance Road over Black Warrior River Trib

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.75 SW Al 269 · Structure no. 000819

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
855
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alliance Road over Black Warrior River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Alliance Road over Black Warrior River Trib in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 855 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlliance Road
CrossesBlack Warrior River Trib
Location0.75 SW Al 269
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.608, -87.13479
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic855 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alliance Road over Black Warrior River Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alliance Road over Black Warrior River Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Alliance Road over Black Warrior River Trib carry?

About 855 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alliance Road over Black Warrior River Trib?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Alliance Road over Black Warrior River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.