US Bridges

CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek Relief

Good

Autauga County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. E of Independence · Structure no. 018249

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

About this bridge

CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek Relief 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, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2030. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 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 Relief
Location1.0 Mi. E of Independence
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyAutauga County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.52398, -86.68639
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 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
Trucks2%
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is CO.RD.40 over Swift Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 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 Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.