US Bridges

CO 41 over Knokes Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleburne County, Alabama · CR 41 Knokes Creek · Structure no. 012237

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 41 over Knokes Creek is a steel culvert carrying CO 41 over Knokes Creek in Cleburne 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 41
CrossesKnokes Creek
LocationCR 41 Knokes Creek
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.52491, -85.41853
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2000)
Projected traffic415 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$723,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 41 over Knokes Creek built?

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

What condition is CO 41 over Knokes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO 41 over Knokes Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 41 over Knokes Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns CO 41 over Knokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.