Bridge Street over Norfolk-Southern RR Syst
PoorClosed to trafficCleburne County, Alabama · 1 MI E of Edwardsville · Structure no. 015745
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2005 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Norfolk-Southern RR Syst is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Norfolk-Southern RR Syst in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Norfolk-Southern RR Syst built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Bridge Street over Norfolk-Southern RR Syst in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Norfolk-Southern RR Syst carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Bridge Street over Norfolk-Southern RR Syst?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Norfolk-Southern RR Syst?
It is owned by the Railroad.