US Bridges

Minor Prkway North over Burlington Northern RR

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E Docena · Structure no. 016361

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Prkway North over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Prkway North over Burlington Northern RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMinor Prkway North
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location0.5 MI E Docena
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56177, -86.92577
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Prkway North over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Prkway North over Burlington Northern 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Minor Prkway North over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Minor Prkway North over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Prkway North over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.