US Bridges

Jack Warner Pkwy over Abs Railroad

Good

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · _1.6 Mi. East US 82 · Structure no. 021736

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,550
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Warner Pkwy over Abs Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jack Warner Pkwy over Abs Railroad in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 20,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,420 by 2034. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesJack Warner Pkwy
CrossesAbs Railroad
Location_1.6 Mi. East US 82
RouteCity Street 92
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.23244, -87.50518
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,550 (2001)
Projected traffic34,420 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Warner Pkwy over Abs Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Warner Pkwy over Abs 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jack Warner Pkwy over Abs Railroad carry?

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

How long is Jack Warner Pkwy over Abs Railroad?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Warner Pkwy over Abs Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.