US Bridges

CO 2 over Partridge Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W JCT Ala No 9 · Structure no. 009054

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 2 over Partridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 2 over Partridge Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 2
CrossesPartridge Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT Ala No 9
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.11223, -86.02589
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2016)
Projected traffic293 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$422,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 2 over Partridge Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 2 over Partridge 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO 2 over Partridge Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 2 over Partridge Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO 2 over Partridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.