US Bridges

Co. 2_ over Southern Railroad

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · Waverly_ · Structure no. 021622

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 2_ over Southern Railroad is a steel other carrying Co. 2_ over Southern Railroad in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCo. 2_
CrossesSouthern Railroad
LocationWaverly_
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73785, -85.56966
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2025)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 2_ over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 2_ over Southern Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. 2_ over Southern Railroad carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. 2_ over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 2_ over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.