US Bridges

County Road 55 over Coosa River

Good

Chilton County, Alabama · CR 55 2 MI NW New Hopech · Structure no. 012126

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,159 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1977 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 55 over Coosa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 55 over Coosa River in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 1,159 ft (353.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 55
CrossesCoosa River
LocationCR 55 2 MI NW New Hopech
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.95369, -86.51525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,159 ft (353.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1977)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 55 over Coosa River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 55 over Coosa River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 55 over Coosa River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 55 over Coosa River?

The structure is 1,159 ft (353.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 55 over Coosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.