US Bridges

CO.RD.40 over Bridge Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · W. Culvert @ CO RD 59 · Structure no. 007026

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
392
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.40 over Bridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.40 over Bridge Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.40
CrossesBridge Creek
LocationW. Culvert @ CO RD 59
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.56886, -86.51231
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (1988)
Projected traffic395 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.40 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.40 over Bridge Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does CO.RD.40 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.40 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.40 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.