US Bridges

Old Gad-Ann Hwy. over So Railroad

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Old Gad-Ann HWY (skate) · Structure no. 001596

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,475
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gad-Ann Hwy. over So Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Gad-Ann Hwy. over So Railroad in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5,475 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,806 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Gad-Ann Hwy.
CrossesSo Railroad
LocationOld Gad-Ann HWY (skate)
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.69343, -85.8308
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,475 (2020)
Projected traffic8,806 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$760,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Gad-Ann Hwy. over So Railroad built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gad-Ann Hwy. over So Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Gad-Ann Hwy. over So Railroad carry?

About 5,475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Gad-Ann Hwy. over So Railroad?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gad-Ann Hwy. over So Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.