US Bridges

Al. 51 over C.Of Ga.Rr Abandoned

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi.S.Of US 82 JCT · Structure no. 004628

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 51 over C.Of Ga.Rr Abandoned is a concrete tee beam carrying Al. 51 over C.Of Ga.Rr Abandoned in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl. 51
CrossesC.Of Ga.Rr Abandoned
Location0.4 Mi.S.Of US 82 JCT
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.0703, -85.5191
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2013)
Projected traffic919 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 51 over C.Of Ga.Rr Abandoned built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al. 51 over C.Of Ga.Rr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Al. 51 over C.Of Ga.Rr Abandoned carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Al. 51 over C.Of Ga.Rr Abandoned?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Al. 51 over C.Of Ga.Rr Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.