US Bridges

Al - 3 South over Peavine Ck * Acl RR

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · @ CO RD 52 · Structure no. 005097

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
427 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
13,630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al - 3 South over Peavine Ck * Acl RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Al - 3 South over Peavine Ck * Acl RR in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 13,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,508 by 2043. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl - 3 South
CrossesPeavine Ck * Acl RR
Location@ CO RD 52
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.28229, -86.81085
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,630 (2023)
Projected traffic17,508 by 2043
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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al - 3 South over Peavine Ck * Acl 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 May 2023.

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

About 13,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.