US Bridges

.5 MI W Ala 21 over So Railroad

FairPosted for load

Calhoun County, Alabama · Lenlock LN Rxr · Structure no. 007056

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,622
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

.5 MI W Ala 21 over So Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying .5 MI W Ala 21 over So Railroad in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,622 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,314 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries.5 MI W Ala 21
CrossesSo Railroad
LocationLenlock LN Rxr
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72348, -85.82172
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,622 (2024)
Projected traffic12,314 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was .5 MI W Ala 21 over So Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is .5 MI W Ala 21 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does .5 MI W Ala 21 over So Railroad carry?

About 8,622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is .5 MI W Ala 21 over So Railroad?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns .5 MI W Ala 21 over So Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.