US Bridges

7th ST SE over CSX RR

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Cullman County, Alabama · 7th ST SW · Structure no. 000060

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th ST SE over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th ST SE over CSX RR in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries7th ST SE
CrossesCSX RR
Location7th ST SW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17167, -86.84667
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2023)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th ST SE over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th ST SE over CSX RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 7th ST SE over CSX RR carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 7th ST SE over CSX RR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 7th ST SE over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.