CO Rt #68 over Southrail Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficPickens County, Alabama · 0.1 MI North CO Rt #28 · Structure no. 000812
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 1992
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 136 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1998 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
CO Rt #68 over Southrail Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt #68 over Southrail Railroad in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2012. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt #68 over Southrail Railroad built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt #68 over Southrail Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 1992.
How much traffic does CO Rt #68 over Southrail Railroad carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is CO Rt #68 over Southrail Railroad?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt #68 over Southrail Railroad?
It is owned by the Railroad.