US Bridges

SR 123 MP 43.822 over C.S.X.T. Railroad

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · 2 Mi. N. of Ariton · Structure no. 002607

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 123 MP 43.822 over C.S.X.T. Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 123 MP 43.822 over C.S.X.T. Railroad in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 123 MP 43.822
CrossesC.S.X.T. Railroad
Location2 Mi. N. of Ariton
RouteState Highway 123
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59758, -85.74732
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2013)
Projected traffic1,443 by 2033
Trucks22%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$946,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 123 MP 43.822 over C.S.X.T. Railroad built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 123 MP 43.822 over C.S.X.T. Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 123 MP 43.822 over C.S.X.T. Railroad carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 123 MP 43.822 over C.S.X.T. Railroad?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 123 MP 43.822 over C.S.X.T. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.