US Bridges

Hermitage Drive over L * N RR * City Street

Good

Lauderdale County, Alabama · .2 M S Int W Helton DR · Structure no. 020515

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,050
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hermitage Drive over L * N RR * City Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hermitage Drive over L * N RR * City Street in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2034. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHermitage Drive
CrossesL * N RR * City Street
Location.2 M S Int W Helton DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.81726, -87.66919
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,050 (2014)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hermitage Drive over L * N RR * City Street built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hermitage Drive over L * N RR * City Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hermitage Drive over L * N RR * City Street carry?

About 16,050 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hermitage Drive over L * N RR * City Street?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hermitage Drive over L * N RR * City Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.