US Bridges

Co. Rt. 26 over L*n Railroad

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi. E Jct. U.S. 31 · Structure no. 011809

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 26 over L*n Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 26 over L*n Railroad in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 26
CrossesL*n Railroad
Location0.1 Mi. E Jct. U.S. 31
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.01333, -86.74667
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 26 over L*n Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 26 over L*n Railroad 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 Co. Rt. 26 over L*n Railroad carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 26 over L*n Railroad?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 26 over L*n Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.