US Bridges

CO 693 over Tumlin Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleburne County, Alabama · 1 MI East Off CR 37 · Structure no. 017335

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 693 over Tumlin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 693 over Tumlin Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 693
CrossesTumlin Creek
Location1 MI East Off CR 37
RouteCounty Highway 693
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65789, -85.34522
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic82 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
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$200,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 693 over Tumlin Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 693 over Tumlin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO 693 over Tumlin Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CO 693 over Tumlin Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CO 693 over Tumlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.