US Bridges

Al 155 over CSX RR Active

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · 1.3 MI N JCT US 31 · Structure no. 020949

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,754
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 155 over CSX RR Active is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 155 over CSX RR Active in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,754 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,709 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAl 155
CrossesCSX RR Active
Location1.3 MI N JCT US 31
RouteState Highway 155
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.99392, -86.77663
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating95.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,754 (2021)
Projected traffic3,709 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 155 over CSX RR Active built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 155 over CSX RR Active 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al 155 over CSX RR Active carry?

About 2,754 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 155 over CSX RR Active?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Al 155 over CSX RR Active?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.