US Bridges

CO 94 over Terrapin Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleburne County, Alabama · CR 94 0.2 MI E of CO Line · Structure no. 018161

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 94 over Terrapin Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CO 94 over Terrapin Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 80 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 75 by 2034. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 94
CrossesTerrapin Creek
LocationCR 94 0.2 MI E of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.90727, -85.52738
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2000)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 94 over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CO 94 over Terrapin 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO 94 over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is CO 94 over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CO 94 over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.