US Bridges

Cody Kennedy RD over U.T. of Pea Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.9 MI East of CR-17 · Structure no. 020791

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cody Kennedy RD over U.T. of Pea Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cody Kennedy RD over U.T. of Pea Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCody Kennedy RD
CrossesU.T. of Pea Creek
Location1.9 MI East of CR-17
RouteCounty Highway 1078
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82783, -85.60297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks0%
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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cody Kennedy RD over U.T. of Pea Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cody Kennedy RD over U.T. of Pea 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cody Kennedy RD over U.T. of Pea Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Cody Kennedy RD over U.T. of Pea Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cody Kennedy RD over U.T. of Pea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.