US Bridges

Al 185 over CSX Rail Road

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · In City of Greenville · Structure no. 017971

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,011
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 185 over CSX Rail Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 185 over CSX Rail Road in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,011 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,175 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 185
CrossesCSX Rail Road
LocationIn City of Greenville
RouteState Highway 185
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.825, -86.63167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,011 (2013)
Projected traffic6,175 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 185 over CSX Rail Road built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 185 over CSX Rail Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 185 over CSX Rail Road carry?

About 5,011 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 185 over CSX Rail Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Al 185 over CSX Rail Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.