US Bridges

CO.RD.68 over Mortar Creek

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · Beasley-Rd · Structure no. 010062

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.68 over Mortar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.68 over Mortar Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.68
CrossesMortar Creek
LocationBeasley-Rd
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65798, -86.49253
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2004)
Projected traffic935 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.68 over Mortar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.68 over Mortar Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.68 over Mortar Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.68 over Mortar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CO.RD.68 over Mortar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.