US Bridges

SR 50 over Norfolk Southern R/R

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · Town of Camphill · Structure no. 004391

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,478
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 50 over Norfolk Southern R/R is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 50 over Norfolk Southern R/R in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,478 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,469 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 50
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
LocationTown of Camphill
RouteState Highway 50
CountyTallapoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80277, -85.65373
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,478 (2023)
Projected traffic3,469 by 2043
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 50 over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 50 over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 50 over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 2,478 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 50 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 50 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.