US Bridges

Old SR 202 over Norfolk Southern RR

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Calhoun County, Alabama · 4.1 MI E JCT US78 · Structure no. 017951

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,440
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 202 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 202 over Norfolk Southern RR in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,940 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 202
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location4.1 MI E JCT US78
RouteCity Street MU202
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6225, -85.92909
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,440 (2023)
Projected traffic26,940 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 202 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 202 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Old SR 202 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 16,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 202 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 202 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.