US Bridges

N. Ripley St. over RR (abandoned)

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.25 MI N of Columbus ST · Structure no. 001552

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Ripley St. over RR (abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying N. Ripley St. over RR (abandoned) in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,201 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Ripley St.
CrossesRR (abandoned)
Location0.25 MI N of Columbus ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.38574, -86.29842
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (1992)
Projected traffic10,201 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Ripley St. over RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Ripley St. over RR (abandoned) 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 N. Ripley St. over RR (abandoned) carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N. Ripley St. over RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns N. Ripley St. over RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.