US Bridges

10th St. over W Rlwy. of Al

Good

Lee County, Alabama · 10th Street · Structure no. 020188

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
612 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th St. over W Rlwy. of Al is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th St. over W Rlwy. of Al in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2043. The structure is 612 ft (186.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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Carries10th St.
CrossesW Rlwy. of Al
Location10th Street
RouteCity Street 0
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length612 ft (186.6 m)
Longest span292 ft (89 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$9.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th St. over W Rlwy. of Al built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th St. over W Rlwy. of Al 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 10th St. over W Rlwy. of Al carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 10th St. over W Rlwy. of Al?

The structure is 612 ft (186.6 m) long with a longest span of 292 ft (89 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 10th St. over W Rlwy. of Al?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.