US Bridges

51 Street over US 82 SR 6

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E JCT US 11 · Structure no. 011406

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

51 Street over US 82 SR 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 51 Street over US 82 SR 6 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,269 by 2030. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries51 Street
CrossesUS 82 SR 6
Location0.5 MI E JCT US 11
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16169, -87.5253
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2010)
Projected traffic1,269 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 51 Street over US 82 SR 6 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 51 Street over US 82 SR 6 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 51 Street over US 82 SR 6 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 51 Street over US 82 SR 6?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 51 Street over US 82 SR 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.