US Bridges

AL-142 over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E JCT SR 118 · Structure no. 000366

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-142 over BNSF Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-142 over BNSF Railroad in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAL-142
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.8 MI E JCT SR 118
RouteState Highway 142
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.962, -87.93017
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-142 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-142 over BNSF Railroad 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 AL-142 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is AL-142 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns AL-142 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.