US Bridges

4th ST SE over CSX RR

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · 0.1 MI E JCT US31 * US278 · Structure no. 015716

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,970
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST SE over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th ST SE over CSX RR in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,993 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th ST SE
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.1 MI E JCT US31 * US278
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.17333, -86.84333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,970 (2023)
Projected traffic15,993 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th ST SE over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th 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 4th ST SE over CSX RR carry?

About 10,970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST SE over CSX RR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST SE over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.