US Bridges

CO RD 507 over Paint Rock River

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E SR 65 · Structure no. 015266

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 507 over Paint Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 507 over Paint Rock River in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 507
CrossesPaint Rock River
Location0.2 MI E SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.82779, -86.24379
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1989)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$748,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 507 over Paint Rock River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 507 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 507 over Paint Rock River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO RD 507 over Paint Rock River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 507 over Paint Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.