US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Sou. RR * Cleveland ST

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · .1 M S JCT Jeff.St.* I565 · Structure no. 015057

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
677 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Sou. RR * Cleveland ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Street over Sou. RR * Cleveland ST 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesSou. RR * Cleveland ST
Location.1 M S JCT Jeff.St.* I565
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73667, -86.58833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length677 ft (206.3 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$9.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Street over Sou. RR * Cleveland ST built?

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

What condition is Jefferson Street over Sou. RR * Cleveland ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Sou. RR * Cleveland ST carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over Sou. RR * Cleveland ST?

The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Street over Sou. RR * Cleveland ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.