US Bridges

CO 632 Spur RD over Verdin Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleburne County, Alabama · 1.42 MI E of CR 42 Off 46 · Structure no. 011871

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 632 Spur RD over Verdin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 632 Spur RD over Verdin Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 632 Spur RD
CrossesVerdin Creek
Location1.42 MI E of CR 42 Off 46
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.57371, -85.45409
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14.1 US tons
Inventory rating8.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2005)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$257,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 632 Spur RD over Verdin Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 632 Spur RD over Verdin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO 632 Spur RD over Verdin Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is CO 632 Spur RD over Verdin Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO 632 Spur RD over Verdin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.