US Bridges

SR 146 over Paint Rock River

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E JCT SR65 * SR146 · Structure no. 006392

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
399 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 146 over Paint Rock River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 146 over Paint Rock River in Jackson 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2043. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 146
CrossesPaint Rock River
Location0.6 MI E JCT SR65 * SR146
RouteState Highway 146
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.86092, -86.19586
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
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.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2023)
Projected traffic841 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 146 over Paint Rock River built?

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

What condition is SR 146 over Paint Rock River 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 146 over Paint Rock River carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 146 over Paint Rock River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 146 over Paint Rock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.