US Bridges

Adams Ave over Abandonded RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E of Hall ST · Structure no. 012168

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Ave over Abandonded RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Ave over Abandonded RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Ave
CrossesAbandonded RR
Location0.2 MI E of Hall ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37475, -86.28831
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (1991)
Projected traffic7,575 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Ave over Abandonded RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Ave over Abandonded 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Ave over Abandonded RR carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Adams Ave over Abandonded RR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Ave over Abandonded RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.