US Bridges

US 331 MP 8.740 over L*n Railroad (abandoned)

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Covington County, Alabama · 4 Mi.N.Covington 10 · Structure no. 009985

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 331 MP 8.740 over L*n Railroad (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 331 MP 8.740 over L*n Railroad (abandoned) in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,775 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 331 MP 8.740
CrossesL*n Railroad (abandoned)
Location4 Mi.N.Covington 10
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyCovington County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10082, -86.29557
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2013)
Projected traffic3,775 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 331 MP 8.740 over L*n Railroad (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 331 MP 8.740 over L*n Railroad (abandoned) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 331 MP 8.740 over L*n Railroad (abandoned) carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 331 MP 8.740 over L*n Railroad (abandoned)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 331 MP 8.740 over L*n Railroad (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.