Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater
FairPosted for loadMarengo County, Alabama · Demopolis · Structure no. 003637
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.