US Bridges

Al - 269 over Bham Sou. RR

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Jefferson County, Alabama · Sylvan Town Limits · Structure no. 019869

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 269 over Bham Sou. RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al - 269 over Bham Sou. RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,406 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 269
CrossesBham Sou. RR
LocationSylvan Town Limits
RouteState Highway 269
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52632, -87.00408
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2024)
Projected traffic6,406 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 269 over Bham Sou. RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 269 over Bham Sou. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Al - 269 over Bham Sou. RR carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Al - 269 over Bham Sou. RR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 269 over Bham Sou. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.