US Bridges

Al 147 / AL267 over Al 14 * CSX Railroad

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · JCT Al 14 * Al 147 · Structure no. 010110

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,790
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 147 / AL267 over Al 14 * CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 147 / AL267 over Al 14 * CSX Railroad in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 15,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,339 by 2033. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 147 / AL267
CrossesAl 14 * CSX Railroad
LocationJCT Al 14 * Al 147
RouteState Highway 147
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60739, -85.51069
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,790 (2013)
Projected traffic22,339 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 147 / AL267 over Al 14 * CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 147 / AL267 over Al 14 * 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Al 147 / AL267 over Al 14 * CSX Railroad carry?

About 15,790 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 147 / AL267 over Al 14 * CSX Railroad?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Al 147 / AL267 over Al 14 * CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.