US Bridges

SR 50 over C of Ga. R/R(abandoned)

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · Town of Lafayette · Structure no. 011450

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,564
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 50 over C of Ga. R/R(abandoned) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 50 over C of Ga. R/R(abandoned) in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,564 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,989 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 50
CrossesC of Ga. R/R(abandoned)
LocationTown of Lafayette
RouteState Highway 50
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88276, -85.40485
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,564 (2022)
Projected traffic4,989 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 50 over C of Ga. R/R(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 50 over C of Ga. R/R(abandoned) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 50 over C of Ga. R/R(abandoned) carry?

About 3,564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 50 over C of Ga. R/R(abandoned)?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 50 over C of Ga. R/R(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.