US Bridges

8th Street over CSX Railroad

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.65 MI E JCT Al 277 · Structure no. 019827

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
643
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Street over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th Street over CSX Railroad in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 643 vehicles a day, projected to reach 744 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries8th Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.65 MI E JCT Al 277
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.94424, -85.71754
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2007)
Projected traffic744 by 2045
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Street over CSX Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 8th Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 8th Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 8th Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.