US Bridges

AL.152 Ebl over Alabama River

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi.East of I65 · Structure no. 010807

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,469 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.152 Ebl over Alabama River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying AL.152 Ebl over Alabama River 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 16,210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,779 by 2033. The structure is 1,469 ft (447.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.152 Ebl
CrossesAlabama River
Location0.4 Mi.East of I65
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3912, -86.32144
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,469 ft (447.8 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,210 (2013)
Projected traffic19,779 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.152 Ebl over Alabama River built?

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

What condition is AL.152 Ebl over Alabama River 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 2025.

How much traffic does AL.152 Ebl over Alabama River carry?

About 16,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is AL.152 Ebl over Alabama River?

The structure is 1,469 ft (447.8 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns AL.152 Ebl over Alabama River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.