Alabama Avenue over Southern Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficWinston County, Alabama · 1 MI S JCT Al HWY 5 · Structure no. 000729
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2001
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 115 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1997 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alabama Avenue over Southern Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alabama Avenue over Southern Railroad in Winston County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2021. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alabama Avenue over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alabama Avenue over Southern Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2001.
How much traffic does Alabama Avenue over Southern Railroad carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Alabama Avenue over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Alabama Avenue over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.