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Hsv-Brferry RD over CSX Railroad

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · SEC32 T3S R4W · Structure no. 009088

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,540
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hsv-Brferry RD over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hsv-Brferry RD over CSX Railroad in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,540 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2034. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHsv-Brferry RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSEC32 T3S R4W
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyLimestone County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73141, -86.9711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,540 (2014)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hsv-Brferry RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hsv-Brferry RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hsv-Brferry RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,540 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hsv-Brferry RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hsv-Brferry RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.