US Bridges

Al - 3 North over Peavine Ck * Acl RR

Poor

Shelby County, Alabama · @ CO RD 52 · Structure no. 002091

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
469 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
28,511
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 3 North over Peavine Ck * Acl RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 3 North over Peavine Ck * Acl RR in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 101 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 28,511 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,497 by 2045. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl - 3 North
CrossesPeavine Ck * Acl RR
Location@ CO RD 52
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28224, -86.81071
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length469 ft (143 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,511 (2025)
Projected traffic51,497 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al - 3 North over Peavine Ck * Acl RR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Al - 3 North over Peavine Ck * Acl RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Al - 3 North over Peavine Ck * Acl RR carry?

About 28,511 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al - 3 North over Peavine Ck * Acl RR?

The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Al - 3 North over Peavine Ck * Acl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.