US Bridges

SR 51 MP 39.808 over C of Ga R.R.(abandoned)

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi.N. SR 130 · Structure no. 008359

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 MP 39.808 over C of Ga R.R.(abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 51 MP 39.808 over C of Ga R.R.(abandoned) in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,652 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 51 MP 39.808
CrossesC of Ga R.R.(abandoned)
Location0.1 Mi.N. SR 130
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77944, -85.5614
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2013)
Projected traffic4,652 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 51 MP 39.808 over C of Ga R.R.(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 MP 39.808 over C of Ga R.R.(abandoned) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 51 MP 39.808 over C of Ga R.R.(abandoned) carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 MP 39.808 over C of Ga R.R.(abandoned)?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 MP 39.808 over C of Ga R.R.(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.