US Bridges

Co. Hwy. 211 over Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.1 MI South US 31 · Structure no. 000198

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Hwy. 211 over Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Hwy. 211 over Railroad in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Hwy. 211
CrossesRailroad
Location0.1 MI South US 31
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.12654, -86.75375
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic70 by 2045
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$541,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Hwy. 211 over Railroad built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Hwy. 211 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 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Hwy. 211 over Railroad carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Co. Hwy. 211 over Railroad?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Hwy. 211 over Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.