US Bridges

2nd Avenue over CSX Railroad

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · Int 2nd Ave * Samford · Structure no. 001209

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,830
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Avenue over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 2nd Avenue over CSX Railroad in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,250 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationInt 2nd Ave * Samford
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65522, -85.37467
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,830 (2024)
Projected traffic17,250 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Avenue over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.