US Bridges

Glasgow Road over Abandoned RR

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · _lee Chapel · Structure no. 021540

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glasgow Road over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glasgow Road over Abandoned RR in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlasgow Road
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location_lee Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 190
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52288, -86.97068
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2023)
Projected traffic305 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$702,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glasgow Road over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glasgow Road over Abandoned 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Glasgow Road over Abandoned RR carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glasgow Road over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Glasgow Road over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.