Old 3rd Ave SE over L*n Rail Road
PoorPosted for loadCullman County, Alabama · Old 3rd Ave SE · Structure no. 000058
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,128
- 1993 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Old 3rd Ave SE over L*n Rail Road is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Old 3rd Ave SE over L*n Rail Road in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2034. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 3rd Ave SE over L*n Rail Road built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 3rd Ave SE over L*n Rail Road 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Old 3rd Ave SE over L*n Rail Road carry?
About 1,128 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old 3rd Ave SE over L*n Rail Road?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Old 3rd Ave SE over L*n Rail Road?
It is owned by the Railroad.