9th Street over Gm * O Railroad
FairPosted for loadTuscaloosa County, Alabama · 9th ST * 29th Ave · Structure no. 001805
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2001 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th Street over Gm * O Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying 9th Street over Gm * O Railroad in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,575 by 2034. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was 9th Street over Gm * O Railroad built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9th Street over Gm * O Railroad 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 9th Street over Gm * O Railroad carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 9th Street over Gm * O Railroad?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns 9th Street over Gm * O Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.