US Bridges

Giles Road over L*n Spur Line(abandoned)

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.9 MI NE of JCT US No 11 · Structure no. 002199

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giles Road over L*n Spur Line(abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying Giles Road over L*n Spur Line(abandoned) in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGiles Road
CrossesL*n Spur Line(abandoned)
Location0.9 MI NE of JCT US No 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23765, -87.1467
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1997)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$428,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Giles Road over L*n Spur Line(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giles Road over L*n Spur Line(abandoned) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Giles Road over L*n Spur Line(abandoned) carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Giles Road over L*n Spur Line(abandoned)?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Giles Road over L*n Spur Line(abandoned)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.