US Bridges

AL-86 over Tombigbee River Relief

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E Miss State Line · Structure no. 013043

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,426
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-86 over Tombigbee River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-86 over Tombigbee River Relief in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,426 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,891 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesAL-86
CrossesTombigbee River Relief
Location0.3 MI E Miss State Line
RouteState Highway 86
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2351, -88.30714
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,426 (2020)
Projected traffic1,891 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-86 over Tombigbee River Relief built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-86 over Tombigbee River Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does AL-86 over Tombigbee River Relief carry?

About 1,426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-86 over Tombigbee River Relief?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns AL-86 over Tombigbee River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.