US Bridges

Roper Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 2.0 Mile SE Trussville · Structure no. 007169

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,613
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roper Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roper Road over CSX Railroad in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,613 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,036 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRoper Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.0 Mile SE Trussville
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.6085, -86.5824
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,613 (2024)
Projected traffic9,036 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roper Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roper Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Roper Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,613 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Roper Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Roper Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.