US Bridges

Old Parrish Cdv RD over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · 1.7 MI W JCT Columbus Bld · Structure no. 002219

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Old Parrish Cdv RD over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Parrish Cdv RD over Norfolk Southern RR in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Parrish Cdv RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.7 MI W JCT Columbus Bld
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.75085, -87.21763
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Parrish Cdv RD over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Parrish Cdv RD over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Parrish Cdv RD over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Parrish Cdv RD over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Parrish Cdv RD over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.