US Bridges

Al 97 over L*nrr

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 2.2MI.NORTHOFI65INTERCHAN · Structure no. 001813

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 97 over L*nrr is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 97 over L*nrr in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 97
CrossesL*nrr
Location2.2MI.NORTHOFI65INTERCHAN
RouteState Highway 97
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.13094, -86.48703
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2013)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 97 over L*nrr built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 97 over L*nrr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Al 97 over L*nrr carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Al 97 over L*nrr?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Al 97 over L*nrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.