US Bridges

SR 202 over Abandoned R/R

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · 10.3 MI E US 78 · Structure no. 013399

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,698
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 202 over Abandoned R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 202 over Abandoned R/R in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 13,698 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,177 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 202
CrossesAbandoned R/R
Location10.3 MI E US 78
RouteState Highway 202
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6545, -85.8333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,698 (2022)
Projected traffic19,177 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 202 over Abandoned R/R built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 202 over Abandoned R/R 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 202 over Abandoned R/R carry?

About 13,698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 202 over Abandoned R/R?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 202 over Abandoned R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.