US Bridges

SR 117 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

DeKalb County, Alabama · JCT SR 117 @ N/S RR · Structure no. 020954

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,254
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 117 over Norfolk Southern RR in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,254 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,956 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 117
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationJCT SR 117 @ N/S RR
RouteState Highway 117
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55833, -85.60833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,254 (2021)
Projected traffic5,956 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 117 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 4,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 117 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.