US Bridges

Al 216 over Abs RR (old L&n) Active

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N Peterson · Structure no. 013067

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,438
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 216 over Abs RR (old L&n) Active is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 216 over Abs RR (old L&n) Active in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,438 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,549 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 216
CrossesAbs RR (old L&n) Active
Location0.5 MI N Peterson
RouteState Highway 216
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23586, -87.41299
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,438 (2020)
Projected traffic10,549 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 216 over Abs RR (old L&n) Active built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 216 over Abs RR (old L&n) Active 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Al 216 over Abs RR (old L&n) Active carry?

About 6,438 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Al 216 over Abs RR (old L&n) Active?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Al 216 over Abs RR (old L&n) Active?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.