US Bridges

Montevallo Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Oxmoor Ind. Park · Structure no. 008471

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,582
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montevallo Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montevallo Road over CSX Railroad in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, 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 6 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 19,582 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,375 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMontevallo Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationOxmoor Ind. Park
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.46075, -86.84127
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,582 (2024)
Projected traffic27,375 by 2044
Trucks25%
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

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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montevallo Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montevallo Road over CSX 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Montevallo Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 19,582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Montevallo Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Montevallo Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.