US Bridges

Central Avenue over Central Ga Railroad

FairPosted for load

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · Alexander City · Structure no. 001903

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,025
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Central Ga Railroad is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Central Avenue over Central Ga Railroad in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5,025 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,467 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesCentral Ga Railroad
LocationAlexander City
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.9436, -85.9444
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,025 (2022)
Projected traffic7,467 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$825,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over Central Ga Railroad built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over Central Ga 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 Central Avenue over Central Ga Railroad carry?

About 5,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Central Ga Railroad?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over Central Ga Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.