US Bridges

5th ST SE over L*n RR

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · 5th ST SW · Structure no. 001248

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

5th ST SE over L*n RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5th ST SE over L*n RR in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST SE
CrossesL*n RR
Location5th ST SW
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17167, -86.84667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2024)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST SE over L*n RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST SE over L*n RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 5th ST SE over L*n RR carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5th ST SE over L*n RR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST SE over L*n RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.