US Bridges

Elm Street over CSX * Conecuh Valley R/R

Fair

Pike County, Alabama · City of Troy · Structure no. 001396

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over CSX * Conecuh Valley R/R is a concrete tee beam carrying Elm Street over CSX * Conecuh Valley R/R in Pike County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Street
CrossesCSX * Conecuh Valley R/R
LocationCity of Troy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPike County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.80667, -85.96667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2019)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over CSX * Conecuh Valley R/R built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street over CSX * Conecuh Valley R/R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Street over CSX * Conecuh Valley R/R carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over CSX * Conecuh Valley R/R?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over CSX * Conecuh Valley R/R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.