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Co. Rt. 1398 RR over CSX Railroad * Flint Crk

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1398 · Structure no. 016670

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
720
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 1398 RR over CSX Railroad * Flint Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 1398 RR over CSX Railroad * Flint Crk in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2028. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 1398 RR
CrossesCSX Railroad * Flint Crk
LocationCR 1398
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.25108, -86.86619
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (1994)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 1398 RR over CSX Railroad * Flint Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 1398 RR over CSX Railroad * Flint Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 1398 RR over CSX Railroad * Flint Crk carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 1398 RR over CSX Railroad * Flint Crk?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 1398 RR over CSX Railroad * Flint Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.