US Bridges

Steel LA over Jenny River

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W CO RD 480 · Structure no. 002502

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steel LA over Jenny River is a concrete tee beam carrying Steel LA over Jenny River in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSteel LA
CrossesJenny River
Location0.3 MI W CO RD 480
RouteCounty Highway 477
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.98706, -86.41064
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (1992)
Projected traffic210 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steel LA over Jenny River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steel LA over Jenny River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Steel LA over Jenny River carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steel LA over Jenny River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Steel LA over Jenny River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.