US Bridges

County HWY 303 over CSX Rail Road

Fair

Talladega County, Alabama · .6 Mi. East Jct. Ala 77 · Structure no. 018794

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 303 over CSX Rail Road is a steel truss - thru carrying County HWY 303 over CSX Rail Road in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 303
CrossesCSX Rail Road
Location.6 Mi. East Jct. Ala 77
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.40397, -86.03592
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2018)
Projected traffic535 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$986,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County HWY 303 over CSX Rail Road built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County HWY 303 over CSX Rail Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does County HWY 303 over CSX Rail Road carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 303 over CSX Rail Road?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 303 over CSX Rail Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.