US Bridges

2nd Ave Opelika over No. Southern Railroad

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 2nd Ave RR · Structure no. 017216

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,979
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave Opelika over No. Southern Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Ave Opelika over No. Southern Railroad in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,979 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,257 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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Carries2nd Ave Opelika
CrossesNo. Southern Railroad
Location2nd Ave RR
RouteCity Street 14
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.01469, -85.40083
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,979 (2023)
Projected traffic26,257 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$4.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave Opelika over No. Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave Opelika over No. Southern 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave Opelika over No. Southern Railroad carry?

About 18,979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave Opelika over No. Southern Railroad?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave Opelika over No. Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.