US Bridges

Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · Demopolis · Structure no. 021245

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,622
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,622 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,896 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJackson Street
CrossesTombigbee Backwater
LocationDemopolis
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.51244, -87.84947
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,622 (2020)
Projected traffic3,896 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater carry?

About 2,622 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over Tombigbee Backwater?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.