US Bridges

CO RD 859 over Seaboard Coast Linerr

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · .8MI East Peavy · Structure no. 003617

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1989 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CO RD 859 over Seaboard Coast Linerr is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 859 over Seaboard Coast Linerr in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 859
CrossesSeaboard Coast Linerr
Location.8MI East Peavy
RouteCounty Highway 859
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1405, -85.4467
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1989)
Projected traffic95 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 859 over Seaboard Coast Linerr built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 859 over Seaboard Coast Linerr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 859 over Seaboard Coast Linerr carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO RD 859 over Seaboard Coast Linerr?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 859 over Seaboard Coast Linerr?

It is owned by the Railroad.