US Bridges

Old Batesville RD over Copper Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 5.8 Miles NW of CO 93 · Structure no. 018350

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Batesville RD over Copper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Batesville RD over Copper Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesOld Batesville RD
CrossesCopper Creek
Location5.8 Miles NW of CO 93
RouteCounty Highway 1211
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.92902, -85.27812
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 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 traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic70 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$642,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Batesville RD over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Batesville RD over Copper Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Batesville RD over Copper Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old Batesville RD over Copper Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Batesville RD over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.