US Bridges

Al 271 Taylor RD over I85 Nbl

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · Aum Interchange · Structure no. 012431

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,965
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 271 Taylor RD over I85 Nbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 271 Taylor RD over I85 Nbl in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 17,965 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,704 by 2033. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl 271 Taylor RD
CrossesI85 Nbl
LocationAum Interchange
RouteState Highway 271
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3605, -86.17115
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
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,965 (2013)
Projected traffic21,704 by 2033
Trucks4%
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 271 Taylor RD over I85 Nbl built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 271 Taylor RD over I85 Nbl 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Al 271 Taylor RD over I85 Nbl carry?

About 17,965 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 271 Taylor RD over I85 Nbl?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Al 271 Taylor RD over I85 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.