US Bridges

SR202 over Cold Water Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · .25 Mi. North of US 78 · Structure no. 018256

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,562
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR202 over Cold Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR202 over Cold Water Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 12,562 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,586 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR202
CrossesCold Water Creek
Location.25 Mi. North of US 78
RouteState Highway 202
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.603, -85.92711
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,562 (2023)
Projected traffic17,586 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR202 over Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR202 over Cold Water 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 SR202 over Cold Water Creek carry?

About 12,562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR202 over Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR202 over Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.