US Bridges

Bham - Jasper RD over CSX RR (tracks Removed)

FairClosed to traffic

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1/2 MI W US 78 · Structure no. 003856

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bham - Jasper RD over CSX RR (tracks Removed) is a concrete tee beam carrying Bham - Jasper RD over CSX RR (tracks Removed) in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBham - Jasper RD
CrossesCSX RR (tracks Removed)
Location1/2 MI W US 78
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.67885, -86.97604
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic125 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$726,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bham - Jasper RD over CSX RR (tracks Removed) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bham - Jasper RD over CSX RR (tracks Removed) 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 2021.

How much traffic does Bham - Jasper RD over CSX RR (tracks Removed) carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bham - Jasper RD over CSX RR (tracks Removed)?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bham - Jasper RD over CSX RR (tracks Removed)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.