US Bridges

Hughes Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 MI South of Mill RD · Structure no. 016058

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hughes Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHughes Rd.
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.1 MI South of Mill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.6967, -86.7388
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (1994)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hughes Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes Rd. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hughes Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hughes Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.