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Parking clearance heights in Birmingham, Alabama

Verified clearance heights for 22 parking garages, 7 tunnels, 26 low-clearance bridges in Birmingham, Alabama. Enter your vehicle height on the interactive map to see what fits.

22 parking garages

7 tunnels

26 low bridges

The tightest garage on file is McWane Science Center, posting 6'8", while BJCC (Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex) offers the most room at 7'0". The lowest posted bridge clearance in the area is 7'0" at Low clearance underpass (service). 12 locations are flagged oversized-vehicle-friendly.

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Lowest clearance

6'8"

McWane Science Center

Highest clearance

7'0"

BJCC (Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex)

Oversized-friendly

RV / box-truck OK

RV parks

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Parking garages (22)

BJCC (Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex)
7'0"
2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
✓ Verified
Legacy Arena + Concert Hall + convention. Over 7' clearance per parking aggregators
Verified on Apr 30, 2026 · source: bjcc.org
Protective Stadium (UAB)
No limit (uncovered)
1300 Legacy Arena Way
Oversized OK
UAB Blazers + Birmingham Stallions. Surface lots.
Source: protectivestadium.com
Regions Field (Barons)
Unverified
1401 1st Ave S
AA Barons ballpark.
Source: milb.com
Legion Field
No limit (uncovered)
400 Graymont Ave W
Oversized OK
Historic Magic City Classic venue. Surface lots.
Source: birminghamal.gov
Alabama Theatre (Historic)
Unverified
1817 3rd Ave N
Historic 1927 movie palace.
Source: alabamatheatre.com
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
No limit (uncovered)
520 16th St N
Museum + Kelly Ingram Park area.
Source: bcri.org
Railroad Park
No limit (uncovered)
1600 1st Ave S
Oversized OK
Central urban park. Surface lots.
Source: railroadpark.org
Vulcan Park & Museum
No limit
1701 Valley View Dr
Oversized OK✓ Verified
Iconic iron statue + city view. Surface parking
Verified on Apr 30, 2026 · source: visitvulcan.com
Birmingham Museum of Art
No limit
2000 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd
Oversized OK✓ Verified
Free museum. Free surface lot behind museum
Verified on Apr 30, 2026 · source: artsbma.org
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
No limit (uncovered)
2612 Lane Park Rd
Oversized OK
Free gardens.
Source: bbgardens.org
Birmingham Zoo
No limit (uncovered)
2630 Cahaba Rd
Oversized OK
Surface lot. RV-friendly.
Source: birminghamzoo.com
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
No limit (uncovered)
20 32nd St N
Oversized OK
Historic iron works.
Source: slossfurnaces.com
McWane Science Center
6'8"
200 19th St N
✓ Verified
Science museum + IMAX. Official 6'8 limit
Verified on Apr 30, 2026 · source: mcwane.org
Five Points South District Lots
No limit (uncovered)
1020 20th St S
Entertainment district.
Source: Needs verification
Lakeview District Lots
No limit (uncovered)
326 29th St S
Popular nightlife area.
Source: Needs verification
The Summit Birmingham
No limit (uncovered)
214 Summit Blvd
Open-air upscale shopping.
Source: thesummitonline.com
Riverchase Galleria (Hoover)
Unverified
2000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover
Major mall.
Source: riverchasegalleriaonline.com
Barber Motorsports Park Museum
No limit (uncovered)
6030 Barber Motorsports Pkwy, Leeds
Oversized OK
Motorcycle museum + racetrack. RV OK.
Source: barbermuseum.org
Talladega Superspeedway (~50mi NE)
No limit (uncovered)
3366 Speedway Blvd, Lincoln
Oversized OK
NASCAR infield/RV camping.
Source: talladegasuperspeedway.com
Birmingham BHM — Terminal Garage
Unverified
5900 Messer Airport Hwy
Terminal-adjacent.
Source: flybirmingham.com
BHM — Economy Lot
No limit (uncovered)
5900 Messer Airport Hwy
Oversized OK
Uncovered.
Source: flybirmingham.com
Track and Soccer Stadium Parking
No limit (uncovered)
Oversized OK
Imported 2026 from OSM as an oversized-vehicle-friendly surface lot: name signals oversized use ('stadium').
Source: OpenStreetMap (surface lot)

Tunnels (7)

18th Street North
12'10"
18th Street North
layer -1
Source: OpenStreetMap
Cedar Street
13'0"
Cedar Street
layer -1; 2 lanes
Source: OpenStreetMap
5th Avenue North
9'7"
5th Avenue North
layer -1
Source: OpenStreetMap
20th Street South
13'4"
20th Street South
layer -1; 4 lanes
Source: OpenStreetMap
6th Avenue South
13'8"
6th Avenue South
layer -1; 4 lanes
Source: OpenStreetMap
Tunnel (service)
13'6"
Imported from OpenStreetMap.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Tunnel (service)
9'0"
layer 0
Source: OpenStreetMap

Low-clearance bridges (26)

I-65 — Downtown Birmingham Overpasses
14'0"
I-65 through downtown
Standard interstate.
Source: ALDOT
I-20/I-59 Interchange Bridges
14'0"
I-20/I-59 @ I-65
Rebuilt downtown interchange.
Source: ALDOT
Low clearance — Daniel Payne Drive
17'6"
Daniel Payne Drive
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — 1st Avenue South
13'3"
1st Avenue South
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Shades Creek Parkway (AL 149)
13'9"
AL 149
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance underpass (service)
7'0"
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance underpass (service)
7'0"
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance underpass (service)
9'0"
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — McDonald's Drive Thru
9'0"
McDonald's Drive Thru
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance underpass (service)
9'0"
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance underpass (service)
9'0"
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Shades Creek Parkway (AL 149)
13'9"
AL 149
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — 22nd Street North
10'0"
22nd Street North
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — 19th Street South
14'1"
19th Street South
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Daniel Payne Drive
17'6"
Daniel Payne Drive
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Montevallo Road Southwest
13'6"
Montevallo Road Southwest
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — 14th Street North
13'8"
14th Street North
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
13'7"
Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Messer Airport Highway
13'9"
Messer Airport Highway
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — 15th Avenue North
13'7"
15th Avenue North
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — 16th Street North
13'0"
16th Street North
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Bessemer Super Highway (US 11;AL 5)
14'3"
US 11;AL 5
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance underpass (service)
9'0"
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Daniel Payne Drive
17'6"
Daniel Payne Drive
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Shades Creek Parkway (AL 149)
13'9"
AL 149
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap
Low clearance — Shades Creek Parkway (AL 149)
13'9"
AL 149
Underpass / low clearance
Source: OpenStreetMap

Frequently asked

What's the lowest-clearance parking garage in Birmingham, Alabama?

The lowest verified clearance in Birmingham is 6'8" (80 inches) at McWane Science Center. Standard cars and small SUVs fit, but vans, RVs, and box trucks should look elsewhere.

What's the highest-clearance parking option in Birmingham?

BJCC (Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex) has the tallest verified clearance in Birmingham at 7'0" (84 inches), which accommodates most box trucks and smaller RVs.

Which parking facilities in Birmingham accept RVs or oversized vehicles?

12 facilities in Birmingham are explicitly marked as oversized-vehicle-friendly: Protective Stadium (UAB), Legion Field, Railroad Park and 9 more. See the full list on the interactive map at willifit.ai/#birmingham-al.

How is the clearance data verified?

4 of the 55 locations on this page were verified against a published source such as the facility's own website or operator listing, with the verification date recorded on each entry. The remaining 51 are imported from OpenStreetMap and the U.S. National Bridge Inventory and are not individually verified. Always confirm at the posted sign before you drive.

⚠ Always verify at the sign. Posted clearances on this page are for planning. The only authoritative number is the sign at the garage entrance or bridge approach. Clearances can change due to re-paving, renovations, or weather. If you spot an inaccuracy, open the map and use the "Report clearance" button.

Parking clearance heights in Birmingham, Alabama

Parking garages (22)

BJCC (Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex)

Protective Stadium (UAB)

Regions Field (Barons)

Legion Field

Alabama Theatre (Historic)

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Railroad Park

Vulcan Park & Museum

Birmingham Museum of Art

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Zoo

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

McWane Science Center

Five Points South District Lots

Lakeview District Lots

The Summit Birmingham

Riverchase Galleria (Hoover)

Barber Motorsports Park Museum

Talladega Superspeedway (~50mi NE)

Birmingham BHM — Terminal Garage

BHM — Economy Lot

Track and Soccer Stadium Parking

Tunnels (7)

18th Street North

Cedar Street

5th Avenue North

20th Street South

6th Avenue South

Tunnel (service)

Tunnel (service)

Low-clearance bridges (26)

I-65 — Downtown Birmingham Overpasses

I-20/I-59 Interchange Bridges

Low clearance — Daniel Payne Drive

Low clearance — 1st Avenue South

Low clearance — Shades Creek Parkway (AL 149)

Low clearance underpass (service)

Low clearance underpass (service)

Low clearance underpass (service)

Low clearance — McDonald's Drive Thru

Low clearance underpass (service)

Low clearance underpass (service)

Low clearance — Shades Creek Parkway (AL 149)

Low clearance — 22nd Street North

Low clearance — 19th Street South

Low clearance — Daniel Payne Drive

Low clearance — Montevallo Road Southwest

Low clearance — 14th Street North

Low clearance — Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard

Low clearance — Messer Airport Highway

Low clearance — 15th Avenue North

Low clearance — 16th Street North

Low clearance — Bessemer Super Highway (US 11;AL 5)

Low clearance underpass (service)

Low clearance — Daniel Payne Drive

Low clearance — Shades Creek Parkway (AL 149)

Low clearance — Shades Creek Parkway (AL 149)

Frequently asked