US Bridges

R-7W (R8W-R3W) over R6 E.B.

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2.05 MI E JCT I565 * SR53 · Structure no. 015948

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
916 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,185
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-7W (R8W-R3W) over R6 E.B. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R-7W (R8W-R3W) over R6 E.B. in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,185 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,059 by 2042. The structure is 916 ft (279.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR-7W (R8W-R3W)
CrossesR6 E.B.
Location2.05 MI E JCT I565 * SR53
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73667, -86.595
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length916 ft (279.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,185 (2022)
Projected traffic10,059 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$5.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R-7W (R8W-R3W) over R6 E.B. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is R-7W (R8W-R3W) over R6 E.B. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does R-7W (R8W-R3W) over R6 E.B. carry?

About 7,185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is R-7W (R8W-R3W) over R6 E.B.?

The structure is 916 ft (279.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R-7W (R8W-R3W) over R6 E.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.