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CO.RD.165 over White Water Creek

FairPosted for load

Autauga County, Alabama · White Water Canaan-Land · Structure no. 007938

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
395
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.165 over White Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.165 over White Water Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 395 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.165
CrossesWhite Water Creek
LocationWhite Water Canaan-Land
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46398, -86.63886
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (1988)
Projected traffic405 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.165 over White Water Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.165 over White Water 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO.RD.165 over White Water Creek carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.165 over White Water Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.165 over White Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.