US Bridges

Carson Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.5MI S Pine Hill RD · Structure no. 017061

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,625
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carson Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carson Road over CSX Railroad in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 9,625 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,570 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarson Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.5MI S Pine Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62467, -86.78427
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,625 (2023)
Projected traffic11,570 by 2043
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carson Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Carson Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Carson Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Carson Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.