US Bridges

SR 172 over I C Railroad

Fair

Franklin County, Alabama · 3 M E JCT SR 172 & SR 19 · Structure no. 003898

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 172 over I C Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 172 over I C Railroad in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 988 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 172
CrossesI C Railroad
Location3 M E JCT SR 172 & SR 19
RouteState Highway 172
CountyFranklin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.34576, -87.98084
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2025)
Projected traffic988 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 172 over I C Railroad built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 172 over I C 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 172 over I C Railroad carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 172 over I C Railroad?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 172 over I C Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.