US Bridges

CO.11 over Norfolk Railroad

Poor

Chambers County, Alabama · 0.3MI.N.WAVERLY · Structure no. 002926

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CO.11 over Norfolk Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO.11 over Norfolk Railroad in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 607 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.11
CrossesNorfolk Railroad
Location0.3MI.N.WAVERLY
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.74337, -85.57585
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2024)
Projected traffic607 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$537,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.11 over Norfolk Railroad built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.11 over Norfolk Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO.11 over Norfolk Railroad carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO.11 over Norfolk Railroad?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO.11 over Norfolk Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.