US Bridges

Renfroe Rd. over NS RR & Stream

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.1MI W Al 275 · Structure no. 017090

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Renfroe Rd. over NS RR & Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Renfroe Rd. over NS RR & Stream in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRenfroe Rd.
CrossesNS RR & Stream
Location1.1MI W Al 275
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.42743, -86.15128
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2017)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Renfroe Rd. over NS RR & Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Renfroe Rd. over NS RR & Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Renfroe Rd. over NS RR & Stream carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Renfroe Rd. over NS RR & Stream?

The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Renfroe Rd. over NS RR & Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.