US Bridges

C0 94 over Terrapin Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Cleburne County, Alabama · Terrapin Creek * CR 94 · Structure no. 000832

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2014
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 94 over Terrapin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying C0 94 over Terrapin Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC0 94
CrossesTerrapin Creek
LocationTerrapin Creek * CR 94
RouteCounty Highway 94
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.90618, -85.52076
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1991)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$481,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C0 94 over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 94 over Terrapin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2014.

How much traffic does C0 94 over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is C0 94 over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C0 94 over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.