US Bridges

SR 51 MP 22.399 over CSX R.R.

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi.S. SR 123 · Structure no. 011828

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 MP 22.399 over CSX R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 MP 22.399 over CSX R.R. in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,778 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 51 MP 22.399
CrossesCSX R.R.
Location0.5 Mi.S. SR 123
RouteState Highway 51
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5957, -85.72085
Functional classRural 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2013)
Projected traffic2,778 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 51 MP 22.399 over CSX R.R. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 MP 22.399 over CSX R.R. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 51 MP 22.399 over CSX R.R. carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 MP 22.399 over CSX R.R.?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 MP 22.399 over CSX R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.