US Bridges

CO Rt #35 over Southrail Railroad

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 9.2 MI N of Carrollton · Structure no. 003076

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt #35 over Southrail Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt #35 over Southrail Railroad in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt #35
CrossesSouthrail Railroad
Location9.2 MI N of Carrollton
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.38059, -88.13637
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1998)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt #35 over Southrail Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt #35 over Southrail 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt #35 over Southrail Railroad carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt #35 over Southrail Railroad?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt #35 over Southrail Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.