US Bridges

AL-241 over Abandoned Railroad

Good

Marion County, Alabama · 9 MI N JCT US 278 · Structure no. 011708

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-241 over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-241 over Abandoned Railroad in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAL-241
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location9 MI N JCT US 278
RouteState Highway 241
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.25231, -87.73103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-241 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-241 over Abandoned 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does AL-241 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is AL-241 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns AL-241 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.