US Bridges

SR21(OLD SR275) over CSX R.R.

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · City of Talladega · Structure no. 014026

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,837
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR21(OLD SR275) over CSX R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR21(OLD SR275) over CSX 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,837 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,172 by 2039. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR21(OLD SR275)
CrossesCSX R.R.
LocationCity of Talladega
RouteState Highway 275
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.44105, -86.12923
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,837 (2019)
Projected traffic15,172 by 2039
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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR21(OLD SR275) over CSX R.R. built?

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

What condition is SR21(OLD SR275) over CSX R.R. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR21(OLD SR275) over CSX R.R. carry?

About 10,837 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR21(OLD SR275) over CSX R.R.?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR21(OLD SR275) over CSX R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.