US Bridges

Main Street over CSX Rail Road

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · Notasulga @ AL81 * Mainst · Structure no. 019891

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
499
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over CSX Rail Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over CSX Rail Road in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2029. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesCSX Rail Road
LocationNotasulga @ AL81 * Mainst
RouteCity Street 2
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53333, -85.66667
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2009)
Projected traffic519 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$793,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over CSX Rail Road built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over CSX Rail Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over CSX Rail Road carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over CSX Rail Road?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over CSX Rail Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.