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Co. Rt. 1354 over CSX Railroad

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1354 Vinemont School · Structure no. 015169

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,375
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 1354 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 1354 over CSX Railroad in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 1354
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationCR 1354 Vinemont School
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.2442, -86.86149
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (1991)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 1354 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 1354 over CSX 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 1354 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 1354 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 1354 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.