US Bridges

Al 277 over CSX RR

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 3.6 MI W City Bridgeport · Structure no. 003626

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,554
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 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 2,554 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,576 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 277
CrossesCSX RR
Location3.6 MI W City Bridgeport
RouteU.S. Route 277
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.91881, -85.76328
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,554 (2022)
Projected traffic3,576 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$912,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 277 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 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 2,554 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Al 277 over CSX RR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Al 277 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.