US Bridges

Lower Wetumpka RD over CSX RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.2 MI S of Broadway ST · Structure no. 001554

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Wetumpka RD over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Wetumpka RD over CSX RR in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Wetumpka RD
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.2 MI S of Broadway ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.40987, -86.28776
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (1993)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Wetumpka RD over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Wetumpka RD over CSX RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Wetumpka RD over CSX RR carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lower Wetumpka RD over CSX RR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Wetumpka RD over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.