US Bridges

7th Street over G M * O Railroad

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 1- Blk E 32nd Ave · Structure no. 019304

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Street over G M * O Railroad is a steel culvert carrying 7th Street over G M * O Railroad in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,250 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries7th Street
CrossesG M * O Railroad
Location1- Blk E 32nd Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.20567, -87.57564
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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2003)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th Street over G M * O Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Street over G M * O Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 7th Street over G M * O Railroad carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is 7th Street over G M * O Railroad?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street over G M * O Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.