US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over B"ham Southern Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Pleasant Grove RD * RR · Structure no. 003891

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over B"ham Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Grove RD over B"ham Southern Railroad 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2036. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesB"ham Southern Railroad
LocationPleasant Grove RD * RR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.47111, -86.9625
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2036
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Grove RD over B"ham Southern Railroad built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Grove RD over B"ham Southern 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 Pleasant Grove RD over B"ham Southern Railroad carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over B"ham Southern Railroad?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over B"ham Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.