US Bridges

Brkside-Coalburg R over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 500 E Bivens-Brookside R · Structure no. 011484

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,955
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brkside-Coalburg R over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brkside-Coalburg R over Norfolk Southern RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,955 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,650 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrkside-Coalburg R
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location500 E Bivens-Brookside R
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6281, -86.91
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,955 (2024)
Projected traffic5,650 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brkside-Coalburg R over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brkside-Coalburg R over Norfolk Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Brkside-Coalburg R over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 4,955 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brkside-Coalburg R over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Brkside-Coalburg R over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.