US Bridges

CO RD 94 over Southern and LN RR

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 2 MI East of Mt Carmel · Structure no. 017430

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 94 over Southern and LN RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 94 over Southern and LN RR in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2038. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 94
CrossesSouthern and LN RR
Location2 MI East of Mt Carmel
RouteCounty Highway 94
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94295, -85.74244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1990)
Projected traffic360 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 94 over Southern and LN RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 94 over Southern and LN RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 94 over Southern and LN RR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is CO RD 94 over Southern and LN RR?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 94 over Southern and LN RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.