US Bridges

Lafayette Hwy. over Railroad

FairClosed to traffic

Randolph County, Alabama · Roanoke · Structure no. 005095

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,110
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Hwy. over Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Lafayette Hwy. over Railroad in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,887 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLafayette Hwy.
CrossesRailroad
LocationRoanoke
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.16655, -85.41608
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2024)
Projected traffic3,887 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$812,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lafayette Hwy. over Railroad built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Hwy. over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lafayette Hwy. over Railroad carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Hwy. over Railroad?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Hwy. over Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.