US Bridges

AL.185 over L*n RR

Fair

Lowndes County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi.S.Of I65 · Structure no. 012834

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,570
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.185 over L*n RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL.185 over L*n RR in Lowndes 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 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,399 by 2033. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.185
CrossesL*n RR
Location3.0 Mi.S.Of I65
RouteState Highway 185
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.985, -86.57667
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2013)
Projected traffic4,399 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.185 over L*n RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.185 over L*n RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does AL.185 over L*n RR carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is AL.185 over L*n RR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns AL.185 over L*n RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.