US Bridges

_deans Ferry Road over _csx Railroad

Good

Blount County, Alabama · _1.5 Mile S of Hayden · Structure no. 021455

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_deans Ferry Road over _csx Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _deans Ferry Road over _csx Railroad in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 404 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries_deans Ferry Road
Crosses_csx Railroad
Location_1.5 Mile S of Hayden
RouteCounty Highway 378
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8714, -86.75007
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$959,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _deans Ferry Road over _csx Railroad built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is _deans Ferry Road over _csx 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does _deans Ferry Road over _csx Railroad carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is _deans Ferry Road over _csx Railroad?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns _deans Ferry Road over _csx Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.