US Bridges

CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek CO.RD.40

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Autauga County, Alabama · 0.6 Mi. E of Independence · Structure no. 018248

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
374 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek CO.RD.40 is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek CO.RD.40 in Autauga County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,020 by 2030. The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.40
CrossesSwift Creek CO.RD.40
Location0.6 Mi. E of Independence
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52394, -86.68974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2001)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek CO.RD.40 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek CO.RD.40 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek CO.RD.40 carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek CO.RD.40?

The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek CO.RD.40?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.