US Bridges

County Road 723 over CSX RR

FairPosted for load

Chilton County, Alabama · CR723 .2 Mi. W Al HWY 31 · Structure no. 020134

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
236 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 723 over CSX RR is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 723 over CSX RR in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2037. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 723
CrossesCSX RR
LocationCR723 .2 Mi. W Al HWY 31
RouteCounty Highway 755
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.71393, -86.48536
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2017)
Projected traffic16 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 723 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 723 over CSX RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 723 over CSX RR carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is County Road 723 over CSX RR?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 723 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.