US Bridges

Al 277 over CSX RR

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · In City of Bridgeport · Structure no. 000958

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
139 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,768
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 277 over CSX RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 277 over CSX RR in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 2,768 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,875 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 277
CrossesCSX RR
LocationIn City of Bridgeport
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94361, -85.72583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,768 (2022)
Projected traffic3,875 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 277 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 277 over CSX RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Al 277 over CSX RR carry?

About 2,768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Al 277 over CSX RR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Al 277 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.