Al - 79 South over Abandoned RR
FairJefferson County, Alabama · Pinson · Structure no. 013040
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 352 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,110
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al - 79 South over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 79 South over Abandoned RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 10,110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,508 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al - 79 South over Abandoned RR built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al - 79 South over Abandoned 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Al - 79 South over Abandoned RR carry?
About 10,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Al - 79 South over Abandoned RR?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Al - 79 South over Abandoned RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.