US Bridges

Old Columbus Road over Gm*o RR Overpass

FairClosed to traffic

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 MI SE of JCT US No 82 · Structure no. 002570

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
193 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Columbus Road over Gm*o RR Overpass is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Columbus Road over Gm*o RR Overpass in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2030. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Columbus Road
CrossesGm*o RR Overpass
Location0.2 MI SE of JCT US No 82
RouteCity Street 37
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23, -87.62833
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2008)
Projected traffic340 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Columbus Road over Gm*o RR Overpass built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbus Road over Gm*o RR Overpass 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Columbus Road over Gm*o RR Overpass carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Columbus Road over Gm*o RR Overpass?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbus Road over Gm*o RR Overpass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.