US Bridges

Al 55 over CSX Railroad

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 2.6 MI from 31 · Structure no. 019625

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,615
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 55 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 55 over CSX Railroad in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,939 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 55
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.6 MI from 31
RouteState Highway 55
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62855, -86.74683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,615 (2011)
Projected traffic5,939 by 2031
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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 55 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 55 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Al 55 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,615 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Al 55 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Al 55 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.