US Bridges

Unpaved Road over L*n Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Cullman County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. W Jct. Co. Rt. 43 · Structure no. 004236

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2001
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1991 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Unpaved Road over L*n Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Unpaved Road over L*n Railroad in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2021. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnpaved Road
CrossesL*n Railroad
Location0.5 Mi. W Jct. Co. Rt. 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.085, -86.77167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2001
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1991)
Projected traffic40 by 2021
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$309,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Unpaved Road over L*n Railroad built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unpaved Road over L*n Railroad 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 2001.

How much traffic does Unpaved Road over L*n Railroad carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Unpaved Road over L*n Railroad?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Unpaved Road over L*n Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.