US Bridges

Richard Arrington over N/A

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021839

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,786
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richard Arrington over N/A is a concrete other carrying Richard Arrington over N/A in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 17,786 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,079 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRichard Arrington
CrossesN/A
Location_
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.49345, -86.79424
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,786 (2022)
Projected traffic34,079 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$540,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richard Arrington over N/A built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richard Arrington over N/A 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Richard Arrington over N/A carry?

About 17,786 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Richard Arrington over N/A?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Richard Arrington over N/A?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.