US Bridges

New Parrish HWY over Southern Railway

Fair

Walker County, Alabama · Parrish · Structure no. 016480

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Parrish HWY over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Parrish HWY over Southern Railway in Walker County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2033. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Parrish HWY
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationParrish
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.76, -87.25
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (1995)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2033
Trucks20%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Parrish HWY over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Parrish HWY over Southern Railway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does New Parrish HWY over Southern Railway carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is New Parrish HWY over Southern Railway?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Parrish HWY over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.