Ave "b" over NS Railroad
GoodLee County, Alabama · Opelika · Structure no. 012747
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,406
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave "b" over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave "b" over NS Railroad in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 6,406 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave "b" over NS Railroad built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave "b" 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ave "b" over NS Railroad carry?
About 6,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave "b" over NS Railroad?
The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Ave "b" over NS Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.