AL235 over Norfolk Southern R/R
GoodTalladega County, Alabama · .2 Mi.North Inter.Us 280 · Structure no. 018423
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,696
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL235 over Norfolk Southern R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL235 over Norfolk Southern R/R in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,696 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,974 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL235 over Norfolk Southern R/R built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL235 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does AL235 over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?
About 5,696 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is AL235 over Norfolk Southern R/R?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns AL235 over Norfolk Southern R/R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.