Sparkman DR over Southern RR
GoodMadison County, Alabama · Jct. Spkman Dr*sou.Rr · Structure no. 015055
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sparkman DR over Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sparkman DR over Southern RR 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,880 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sparkman DR over Southern RR built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sparkman DR over Southern RR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sparkman DR over Southern RR carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sparkman DR over Southern RR?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.
Who owns Sparkman DR over Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.