US Bridges

Parking Lot Access over Coldwater Spring Runoff

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Near Blg 513 · Structure no. DAPAMCANN000B11

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Parking Lot Access over Coldwater Spring Runoff is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parking Lot Access over Coldwater Spring Runoff in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParking Lot Access
CrossesColdwater Spring Runoff
LocationNear Blg 513
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.64087, -85.91709
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic510 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parking Lot Access over Coldwater Spring Runoff built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parking Lot Access over Coldwater Spring Runoff 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Parking Lot Access over Coldwater Spring Runoff carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parking Lot Access over Coldwater Spring Runoff?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Parking Lot Access over Coldwater Spring Runoff?

It is owned by the Army.