US Bridges

SR 3 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 3.5 M S JCT SR 3 & SR 67 · Structure no. 005093

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,205
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 3 over CSX Railroad in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,205 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,255 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.5 M S JCT SR 3 & SR 67
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.51333, -86.96833
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,205 (2023)
Projected traffic9,255 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over CSX Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.