US Bridges

Floyd Bradford RD over Norfolk So RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N US 78 (lovick) · Structure no. 010785

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,755
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Bradford RD over Norfolk So RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floyd Bradford RD over Norfolk So RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,755 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,640 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFloyd Bradford RD
CrossesNorfolk So RR
Location0.5 MI N US 78 (lovick)
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.55383, -86.61812
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,755 (2024)
Projected traffic6,640 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd Bradford RD over Norfolk So RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floyd Bradford RD over Norfolk So 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Floyd Bradford RD over Norfolk So RR carry?

About 4,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Bradford RD over Norfolk So RR?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Bradford RD over Norfolk So RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.