Jefferson Street over Southern Railroad
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR 33 · Structure no. 000397
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Street over Southern Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Jefferson Street over Southern Railroad in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2036. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Street over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson Street over Southern Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Southern Railroad carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Street over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Street over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.