Al - 38 West over Al - 149
FairJefferson County, Alabama · US 280 * Al 149 · Structure no. 008326
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,735
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 38 West over Al - 149 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 38 West over Al - 149 in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 61 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 33,735 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,374 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 38 West over Al - 149 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Al - 38 West over Al - 149 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Al - 38 West over Al - 149 carry?
About 33,735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Al - 38 West over Al - 149?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 38 West over Al - 149?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.