US Bridges

Al 152 Ebl over 6th ST

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 6th ST Interchange · Structure no. 011500

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,415
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 152 Ebl over 6th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 152 Ebl over 6th ST in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 12,415 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,148 by 2033. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 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
Crosses6th ST
Location6th ST Interchange
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4033, -86.3094
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,415 (2013)
Projected traffic15,148 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 152 Ebl over 6th ST built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 152 Ebl over 6th ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Al 152 Ebl over 6th ST carry?

About 12,415 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 152 Ebl over 6th ST?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 152 Ebl over 6th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.