US Bridges

City Street over Scl Railroad

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · East College Street · Structure no. 000259

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Scl Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying City Street over Scl Railroad in Clay 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Street
CrossesScl Railroad
LocationEast College Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3, -85.75
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$608,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street over Scl Railroad built?

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

What condition is City Street over Scl 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does City Street over Scl Railroad carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is City Street over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.