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CR 1301 over CSX Railroad

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Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1301 · Structure no. 018912

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1301 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1301 over CSX Railroad in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 1301
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationCR 1301
RouteCounty Highway 1301
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.22534, -86.85066
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1301 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1301 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 CR 1301 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1301 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1301 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.