US Bridges

SR 275 over Norfolk Southern R/R

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · City of Talladega · Structure no. 014025

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,625
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 275 over Norfolk Southern R/R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 275 over Norfolk Southern R/R in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,625 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,875 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 275
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
LocationCity of Talladega
RouteState Highway 275
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.43704, -86.1323
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,625 (2021)
Projected traffic14,875 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 275 over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 275 over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 275 over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 10,625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 275 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 275 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.