US Bridges

Mcashan Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Jefferson County, Alabama · 0.6 MI SE Old Tusc Hw · Structure no. 018908

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcashan Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcashan Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Jefferson 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcashan Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.6 MI SE Old Tusc Hw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3112, -87.03163
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcashan Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is Mcashan Road over Norfolk Southern 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mcashan Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mcashan Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mcashan Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.