US Bridges

River Road over L * N Railroad

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E of JCT US 82 · Structure no. 008057

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,550
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over L * N Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying River Road over L * N Railroad in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 20,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,420 by 2034. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesL * N Railroad
Location0.2 MI E of JCT US 82
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.21902, -87.52693
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,550 (2001)
Projected traffic34,420 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over L * N Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over L * N 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 River Road over L * N Railroad carry?

About 20,550 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Road over L * N Railroad?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over L * N Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.