US Bridges

Al - 3 North over L*n Rr(abandoned)

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · US 31 * L*n RR · Structure no. 006150

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 3 North over L*n Rr(abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 3 North over L*n Rr(abandoned) in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,960 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 3 North
CrossesL*n Rr(abandoned)
LocationUS 31 * L*n RR
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.76833, -86.81333
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,640 (2023)
Projected traffic5,960 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 3 North over L*n Rr(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 3 North over L*n Rr(abandoned) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Al - 3 North over L*n Rr(abandoned) carry?

About 4,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al - 3 North over L*n Rr(abandoned)?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 3 North over L*n Rr(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.