US Bridges

Al 205 over Atn RR

Poor

Etowah County, Alabama · Al 205 * Atn RR · Structure no. 000438

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,567
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 205 over Atn RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 205 over Atn RR in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,194 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 205
CrossesAtn RR
LocationAl 205 * Atn RR
RouteState Highway 205
CountyEtowah County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.16578, -86.14358
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,567 (2023)
Projected traffic2,194 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$534,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 205 over Atn RR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 205 over Atn RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Al 205 over Atn RR carry?

About 1,567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 205 over Atn RR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Al 205 over Atn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.