US Bridges

SR 210 MP 6.243 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. West 431 N. · Structure no. 006415

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,080
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 210 MP 6.243 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 210 MP 6.243 over CSX Railroad 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 12,080 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,034 by 2033. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 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 6.243
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.8 Mi. West 431 N.
RouteState Highway 210
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.25333, -85.40259
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,080 (2013)
Projected traffic15,034 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 210 MP 6.243 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR 210 MP 6.243 over CSX 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 210 MP 6.243 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 210 MP 6.243 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 210 MP 6.243 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.