US Bridges

SR 255 over Plummer RD

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 2.0MILES N JCT US 72 · Structure no. 016532

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,664
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 255 over Plummer RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 255 over Plummer 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 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 30,664 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,930 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesSR 255
CrossesPlummer RD
Location2.0MILES N JCT US 72
RouteState Highway 255
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.77125, -86.67277
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 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 traffic30,664 (2022)
Projected traffic42,930 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$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 255 over Plummer RD built?

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

What condition is SR 255 over Plummer RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 255 over Plummer RD carry?

About 30,664 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 255 over Plummer RD?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 255 over Plummer RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.