US Bridges

Forest Road over Ussc RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Hueytown · Structure no. 008932

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Road over Ussc RR is a concrete channel beam carrying Forest Road over Ussc RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesUssc RR
LocationHueytown
RouteCounty Highway 410
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.45822, -86.98072
Functional classUrban 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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,180 (2023)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Ussc RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Ussc 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 Forest Road over Ussc RR carry?

About 8,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Forest Road over Ussc RR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road over Ussc RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.