US Bridges

_co RD 1021 over _nf Southern Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Chambers County, Alabama · _2 Mi. E. Waverly · Structure no. 021685

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_co RD 1021 over _nf Southern Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _co RD 1021 over _nf Southern Railroad in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,039 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries_co RD 1021
Crosses_nf Southern Railroad
Location_2 Mi. E. Waverly
RouteCounty Highway 1021
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73346, -85.5468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2009)
Projected traffic2,039 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$618,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was _co RD 1021 over _nf Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is _co RD 1021 over _nf 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does _co RD 1021 over _nf Southern Railroad carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is _co RD 1021 over _nf Southern Railroad?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns _co RD 1021 over _nf Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.