CSX RAILROAD
Carrying CSX RAILROAD over SR 204
0.7 MI EAST JCT US 431, Calhoun, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CSX RAILROAD
The CSX RAILROAD bridge in Calhoun, Alabama carries CSX RAILROAD over SR 204. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 4,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CSX RAILROAD compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000552
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CSX RAILROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CSX RAILROAD against other structures in Calhoun and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CSX RAILROAD?
CSX RAILROAD in Calhoun, Alabama on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CSX RAILROAD inspected?
CSX RAILROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSX RAILROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CSX RAILROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CSX RAILROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining CSX RAILROAD?
Ownership is not specified for CSX RAILROAD in the NBI.
How old is CSX RAILROAD and does age affect safety?
CSX RAILROAD was built in 1928, making it 98 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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