US Bridges

R25E (R6E-R9E) over Abandoned R.R. Track

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 2.0 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53 · Structure no. 015949

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
569 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R25E (R6E-R9E) over Abandoned R.R. Track is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R25E (R6E-R9E) over Abandoned R.R. Track 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 10,710 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,994 by 2042. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR25E (R6E-R9E)
CrossesAbandoned R.R. Track
Location2.0 MI E JCT I565 * SR 53
RouteInterstate 565
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73332, -86.59582
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length569 ft (173.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,710 (2022)
Projected traffic14,994 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$3.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R25E (R6E-R9E) over Abandoned R.R. Track built?

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

What condition is R25E (R6E-R9E) over Abandoned R.R. Track 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does R25E (R6E-R9E) over Abandoned R.R. Track carry?

About 10,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is R25E (R6E-R9E) over Abandoned R.R. Track?

The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R25E (R6E-R9E) over Abandoned R.R. Track?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.