US Bridges

Grand Nat.Parkway over NS Railroad

Good

Lee County, Alabama · Grand Natl Parkway · Structure no. 009607

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Nat.Parkway over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Nat.Parkway over NS Railroad in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesGrand Nat.Parkway
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationGrand Natl Parkway
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66667, -85.45167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$822,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Nat.Parkway over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Nat.Parkway over NS Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Nat.Parkway over NS Railroad carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Grand Nat.Parkway over NS Railroad?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Nat.Parkway over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.