US Bridges

Wenonah Oxmoor RD over _csx Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · W of W. Oxmoor RD · Structure no. 021658

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,213
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wenonah Oxmoor RD over _csx Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wenonah Oxmoor RD over _csx Railroad in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 2,213 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,996 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWenonah Oxmoor RD
Crosses_csx Railroad
LocationW of W. Oxmoor RD
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4347, -86.84508
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,213 (2020)
Projected traffic3,996 by 2040
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$971,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wenonah Oxmoor RD over _csx Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wenonah Oxmoor RD over _csx Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wenonah Oxmoor RD over _csx Railroad carry?

About 2,213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wenonah Oxmoor RD over _csx Railroad?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wenonah Oxmoor RD over _csx Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.