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CO RD 1 over Coon Creek (CQ12X12X56)

Fair

Autauga County, Alabama · Dawson Mill · Structure no. 016122

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
335
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 1 over Coon Creek (CQ12X12X56) is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 1 over Coon Creek (CQ12X12X56) in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 1
CrossesCoon Creek (CQ12X12X56)
LocationDawson Mill
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.58933, -86.78514
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (1992)
Projected traffic610 by 2030
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 1 over Coon Creek (CQ12X12X56) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 1 over Coon Creek (CQ12X12X56) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 1 over Coon Creek (CQ12X12X56) carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 1 over Coon Creek (CQ12X12X56)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 1 over Coon Creek (CQ12X12X56)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.