US Bridges

Oporto-Madrid Blv over Georgia RD * RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · Oporto * Georgia RD · Structure no. 009323

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
581 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
18,400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oporto-Madrid Blv over Georgia RD * RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oporto-Madrid Blv over Georgia RD * RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2036. The structure is 581 ft (177.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOporto-Madrid Blv
CrossesGeorgia RD * RR
LocationOporto * Georgia RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.53869, -86.71979
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length581 ft (177.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$9.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oporto-Madrid Blv over Georgia RD * RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oporto-Madrid Blv over Georgia RD * 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Oporto-Madrid Blv over Georgia RD * RR carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oporto-Madrid Blv over Georgia RD * RR?

The structure is 581 ft (177.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Oporto-Madrid Blv over Georgia RD * RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.