US Bridges

AL.94 over Scl RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · Ramer · Structure no. 002047

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.94 over Scl RR is a concrete tee beam carrying AL.94 over Scl RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.94
CrossesScl RR
LocationRamer
RouteState Highway 94
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04906, -86.22171
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2013)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.94 over Scl RR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.94 over Scl RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does AL.94 over Scl RR carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is AL.94 over Scl RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns AL.94 over Scl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.