US Bridges

CO.RD.68 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · Wadsworth · Structure no. 012810

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.68 over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.68 over Shoal Creek in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 989 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.68
CrossesShoal Creek
LocationWadsworth
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.67558, -86.43956
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2004)
Projected traffic989 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.68 over Shoal 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 2024.

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

About 598 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.68 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.