Brownlee Rd. over Sal RR
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · Brownlee RD * W of Alton · Structure no. 012831
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brownlee Rd. over Sal RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownlee Rd. over Sal RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brownlee Rd. over Sal RR built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brownlee Rd. over Sal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Brownlee Rd. over Sal RR carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brownlee Rd. over Sal RR?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Brownlee Rd. over Sal RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.