US Bridges

City Street over C of G Railroad

Fair

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · E Lafayette ST · Structure no. 010303

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over C of G Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Street over C of G Railroad in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCity Street
CrossesC of G Railroad
LocationE Lafayette ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.84667, -85.75
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic950 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street over C of G Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street over C of G 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does City Street over C of G Railroad carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is City Street over C of G Railroad?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over C of G Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.