US Bridges

Poplar Lane over Frisco Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 1 MI W Minor Parkway · Structure no. 010795

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
547
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Lane over Frisco Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Lane over Frisco Railroad 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Lane
CrossesFrisco Railroad
Location1 MI W Minor Parkway
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56717, -86.93683
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2024)
Projected traffic755 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$851,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Lane over Frisco Railroad built?

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

What condition is Poplar Lane over Frisco 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar Lane over Frisco Railroad carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Lane over Frisco Railroad?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Lane over Frisco Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.