US Bridges

Al 152 over W of a RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 2.9 M.W of US 231 · Structure no. 010802

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,509
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 152 over W of a RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 152 over W of a RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 12,509 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,263 by 2033. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 152
CrossesW of a RR
Location2.9 M.W of US 231
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.42374, -86.27943
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,509 (2013)
Projected traffic15,263 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 152 over W of a RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 152 over W of a 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 152 over W of a RR carry?

About 12,509 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al 152 over W of a RR?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Al 152 over W of a RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.