US Bridges

Subdivision Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Shelby County, Alabama · 0.2 Mile from CR 11 · Structure no. 019898

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
653
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Subdivision Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Subdivision Road 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 653 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSubdivision Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.2 Mile from CR 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShelby County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.31213, -86.72548
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
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

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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Subdivision Road over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Subdivision Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Subdivision Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Subdivision Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Subdivision Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.