US Bridges

Louina St. over Scl RR

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 0.3 MI SW of Al 22 · Structure no. 020975

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Louina St. over Scl RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louina St. over Scl RR in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLouina St.
CrossesScl RR
Location0.3 MI SW of Al 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.14333, -85.38333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$891,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Louina St. over Scl RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louina St. over Scl 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Louina St. over Scl RR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Louina St. over Scl RR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Louina St. over Scl RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.