US Bridges

Roosevelt Drive over Coldwater Spring Runoff

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Near Bld 194 · Structure no. DAPAMCANN000B12

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Roosevelt Drive over Coldwater Spring Runoff is a concrete culvert carrying Roosevelt Drive over Coldwater Spring Runoff in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoosevelt Drive
CrossesColdwater Spring Runoff
LocationNear Bld 194
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.62307, -85.96113
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2045
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roosevelt Drive over Coldwater Spring Runoff built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt Drive 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 Roosevelt Drive over Coldwater Spring Runoff carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Drive over Coldwater Spring Runoff?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Drive over Coldwater Spring Runoff?

It is owned by the Army.