US Bridges

SR 255 over Oakwood RD

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1.0 Miles N JCT US 72 · Structure no. 016528

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,856
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 255 over Oakwood RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 255 over Oakwood RD in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 45,856 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,198 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 255
CrossesOakwood RD
Location1.0 Miles N JCT US 72
RouteState Highway 255
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75667, -86.6725
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,856 (2022)
Projected traffic64,198 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 255 over Oakwood RD built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 255 over Oakwood RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 255 over Oakwood RD carry?

About 45,856 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 255 over Oakwood RD?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 255 over Oakwood RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.