US Bridges

Cresent Ridge Rd. over L*n Railroad

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N of JCT SR 215 · Structure no. 010121

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cresent Ridge Rd. over L*n Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cresent Ridge Rd. over L*n Railroad in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2036. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCresent Ridge Rd.
CrossesL*n Railroad
Location1.6 MI N of JCT SR 215
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.22544, -87.48442
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1997)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cresent Ridge Rd. over L*n Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cresent Ridge Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cresent Ridge Rd. over L*n Railroad carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cresent Ridge Rd. over L*n Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Cresent Ridge Rd. over L*n Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.