US Bridges

County Road 35 over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Washington County, Alabama · Olin Overpass · Structure no. 017938

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35 over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 35 over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2037. The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 35
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
LocationOlin Overpass
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.2564, -88.00776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2000)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 35 over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 35 over Norfolk Southern Railroa in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 35 over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 340 ft (103.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 35 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.