US Bridges

Greensprings Ave over Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Greensprings Ave * Center · Structure no. 001761

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greensprings Ave over Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Greensprings Ave over Railroad in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2038. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreensprings Ave
CrossesRailroad
LocationGreensprings Ave * Center
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.48298, -86.82892
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2018)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greensprings Ave over Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greensprings Ave over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Greensprings Ave over Railroad carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greensprings Ave over Railroad?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Greensprings Ave over Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.