US Bridges

Industrial Blvd over CSX Railroad

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · 0.5 Miles East of HWY 31 · Structure no. 021727

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Blvd over CSX Railroad is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Blvd over CSX Railroad in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIndustrial Blvd
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.5 Miles East of HWY 31
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.04805, -86.74936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic758 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Blvd over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Blvd 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 Industrial Blvd over CSX Railroad carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Blvd over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Blvd over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.