US Bridges

Industrial Access over B*n RR

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · B * N RR · Structure no. 017214

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,390
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Access over B*n RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Access over B*n RR in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,390 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,690 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesIndustrial Access
CrossesB*n RR
LocationB * N RR
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81479, -87.23296
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,390 (2024)
Projected traffic16,690 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Access over B*n RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Access over B*n RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Industrial Access over B*n RR carry?

About 8,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Access over B*n RR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Access over B*n RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.