US Bridges

SR 49 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · City of Lineville · Structure no. 011669

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,811
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over CSX Railroad in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,811 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,535 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationCity of Lineville
RouteState Highway 49
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31744, -85.755
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,811 (2022)
Projected traffic2,535 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over CSX 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,811 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.