US Bridges

Ensley-Pl Grove RD over Bham-Southern RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI E of Pleasant Grove · Structure no. 005597

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,056
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ensley-Pl Grove RD over Bham-Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ensley-Pl Grove RD over Bham-Southern RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 13,056 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesEnsley-Pl Grove RD
CrossesBham-Southern RR
Location1 MI E of Pleasant Grove
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.49403, -86.94367
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,056 (2023)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$845,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ensley-Pl Grove RD over Bham-Southern RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ensley-Pl Grove RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ensley-Pl Grove RD over Bham-Southern RR carry?

About 13,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ensley-Pl Grove RD over Bham-Southern RR?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ensley-Pl Grove RD over Bham-Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.