US Bridges

Chelsea Park Dr. over CSX Railroad

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · Chelsea Park Subdivision · Structure no. 019779

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chelsea Park Dr. over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chelsea Park Dr. over CSX Railroad in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChelsea Park Dr.
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationChelsea Park Subdivision
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.33831, -86.58286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chelsea Park Dr. over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chelsea Park Dr. over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Chelsea Park Dr. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chelsea Park Dr. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Chelsea Park Dr. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.