US Bridges

Old US 280-CO 511 over L * N Railroad

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · City of Sylacauga · Structure no. 001175

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,230
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 280-CO 511 over L * N Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 280-CO 511 over L * N Railroad in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 280-CO 511
CrossesL * N Railroad
LocationCity of Sylacauga
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1685, -86.2617
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,230 (2024)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$976,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 280-CO 511 over L * N Railroad built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 280-CO 511 over L * N 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 280-CO 511 over L * N Railroad carry?

About 6,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 280-CO 511 over L * N Railroad?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 280-CO 511 over L * N Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.