US Bridges

SR 210 MP 12.793 over A.*s.A. Bay Line R.R.

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi.E. US.231S · Structure no. 006408

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
168 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,475
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 210 MP 12.793 over A.*s.A. Bay Line R.R. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 210 MP 12.793 over A.*s.A. Bay Line R.R. in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 13,475 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,770 by 2033. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 210 MP 12.793
CrossesA.*s.A. Bay Line R.R.
Location0.8 Mi.E. US.231S
RouteState Highway 210
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19152, -85.3854
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,475 (2013)
Projected traffic16,770 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 210 MP 12.793 over A.*s.A. Bay Line R.R. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 210 MP 12.793 over A.*s.A. Bay Line R.R. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 210 MP 12.793 over A.*s.A. Bay Line R.R. carry?

About 13,475 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 210 MP 12.793 over A.*s.A. Bay Line R.R.?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 210 MP 12.793 over A.*s.A. Bay Line R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.