US Bridges

CO 123 over Terrapin Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · 1 Mi. North CR 65 · Structure no. 020584

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 123 over Terrapin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 123 over Terrapin Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 123
CrossesTerrapin Creek
Location1 Mi. North CR 65
RouteCounty Highway 123
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.85629, -85.39788
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$219,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 123 over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 123 over Terrapin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CO 123 over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO 123 over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CO 123 over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.