Old Bankhead HWY over Burlington Northern RR
GoodJefferson County, Alabama · 0.25MI S US 78 · Structure no. 016913
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,558
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bankhead HWY over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Bankhead HWY over Burlington Northern RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,558 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bankhead HWY over Burlington Northern RR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bankhead HWY 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Bankhead HWY over Burlington Northern RR carry?
About 1,558 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Bankhead HWY over Burlington Northern RR?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bankhead HWY over Burlington Northern RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.