US Bridges

SR15 / US29 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Chambers County, Alabama · Town of Lanett · Structure no. 013467

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
137 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,363
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR15 / US29 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying SR15 / US29 over CSX Railroad in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 23,363 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,708 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR15 / US29
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationTown of Lanett
RouteState Highway 15
CountyChambers County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.85435, -85.19171
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,363 (2023)
Projected traffic32,708 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR15 / US29 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR15 / US29 over CSX 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR15 / US29 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 23,363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR15 / US29 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR15 / US29 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.