US Bridges

Main St. over Central of Ga Rail-Road

PoorPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · Jacksons Gap · Structure no. 000734

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. over Central of Ga Rail-Road is a concrete tee beam carrying Main St. over Central of Ga Rail-Road in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain St.
CrossesCentral of Ga Rail-Road
LocationJacksons Gap
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88397, -85.82074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main St. over Central of Ga Rail-Road built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main St. over Central of Ga Rail-Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Main St. over Central of Ga Rail-Road carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main St. over Central of Ga Rail-Road?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. over Central of Ga Rail-Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.