US Bridges

Governors West over Norfolk Southern R.R.

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.3 MI West SR 255 · Structure no. 015053

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Governors West over Norfolk Southern R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Governors West over Norfolk 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,700 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGovernors West
CrossesNorfolk Southern R.R.
Location0.3 MI West SR 255
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.70736, -86.677
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2024)
Projected traffic12,700 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Governors West over Norfolk Southern R.R. built?

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

What condition is Governors West over Norfolk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Governors West over Norfolk Southern R.R. carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Governors West over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Governors West over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.