US Bridges

E.Main /Cobbs Ford over Pine Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · 1.0 MI E U.S.31 Intersect · Structure no. 011910

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,624
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Main /Cobbs Ford over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E.Main /Cobbs Ford over Pine Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 75 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 5 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 46,624 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,942 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE.Main /Cobbs Ford
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.0 MI E U.S.31 Intersect
RouteCity Street 2
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46055, -86.43423
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,624 (2014)
Projected traffic72,942 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$700,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E.Main /Cobbs Ford over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is E.Main /Cobbs Ford over Pine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E.Main /Cobbs Ford over Pine Creek carry?

About 46,624 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is E.Main /Cobbs Ford over Pine Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns E.Main /Cobbs Ford over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.