US Bridges

Highland Ave over Abandonded RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 200 Ft E of Forest Ave · Structure no. 013307

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Ave over Abandonded RR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highland Ave over Abandonded RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Ave
CrossesAbandonded RR
Location200 Ft E of Forest Ave
RouteCity Street 26
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.37212, -86.28601
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (1991)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Ave over Abandonded RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Ave over Abandonded RR carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Ave over Abandonded RR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Ave over Abandonded RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.