US Bridges

Al - 269 over Bham Southern RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi.So.Co. RD 65 · Structure no. 002870

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 269 over Bham Southern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 269 over Bham Southern RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,705 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,521 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 269
CrossesBham Southern RR
Location3.5 Mi.So.Co. RD 65
RouteState Highway 269
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53778, -86.97028
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,705 (2024)
Projected traffic4,521 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$975,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 269 over Bham Southern RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 269 over Bham Southern RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 269 over Bham Southern RR carry?

About 3,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al - 269 over Bham Southern RR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 269 over Bham Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.