US Bridges

Washington Street over Norfolk Railroad

FairPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 0.4 M E of CO 280 280 by · Structure no. 000942

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,487
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Norfolk Railroad is a concrete arch - thru carrying Washington Street over Norfolk Railroad in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,487 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,847 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Street
CrossesNorfolk Railroad
Location0.4 M E of CO 280 280 by
RouteCounty Highway 353
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9663, -86.00392
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,487 (2025)
Projected traffic3,847 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$840,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over Norfolk Railroad built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over Norfolk Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Washington Street over Norfolk Railroad carry?

About 2,487 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Norfolk Railroad?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Norfolk Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.