US Bridges

Nesbit Lake Road over Coffee Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Nesbit Lake RD · Structure no. 019106

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,107
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nesbit Lake Road over Coffee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nesbit Lake Road over Coffee Creek in Calhoun 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,927 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNesbit Lake Road
CrossesCoffee Creek
LocationNesbit Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.93202, -85.80719
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,107 (2016)
Projected traffic1,927 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$967,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nesbit Lake Road over Coffee Creek built?

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

What condition is Nesbit Lake Road over Coffee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nesbit Lake Road over Coffee Creek carry?

About 1,107 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Nesbit Lake Road over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nesbit Lake Road over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.