US Bridges

CO RD 878 over Seaboard Coast Line RR

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 0.5MI S Dickert · Structure no. 016847

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1997 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CO RD 878 over Seaboard Coast Line RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 878 over Seaboard Coast Line RR in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 878
CrossesSeaboard Coast Line RR
Location0.5MI S Dickert
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1231, -85.4821
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1997)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$521,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 878 over Seaboard Coast Line RR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 878 over Seaboard Coast Line RR 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 878 over Seaboard Coast Line RR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 878 over Seaboard Coast Line RR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 878 over Seaboard Coast Line RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.