US Bridges

Ramp to SR 255*RA over Northfork Southern R. R.

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.3 MI W SR 255 * I-565 · Structure no. 015052

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,820
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to SR 255*RA over Northfork Southern R. R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to SR 255*RA over Northfork Southern R. R. in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,748 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to SR 255*RA
CrossesNorthfork Southern R. R.
Location0.3 MI W SR 255 * I-565
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70273, -86.68422
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,820 (2021)
Projected traffic6,748 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to SR 255*RA over Northfork Southern R. R. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to SR 255*RA over Northfork Southern R. R. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to SR 255*RA over Northfork Southern R. R. carry?

About 4,820 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to SR 255*RA over Northfork Southern R. R.?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to SR 255*RA over Northfork Southern R. R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.