US Bridges

SR 189 MP 1.068 over Cripple Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · .5 Mi.N.Coffee CO.6 · Structure no. 003902

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 189 MP 1.068 over Cripple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 189 MP 1.068 over Cripple Creek in Coffee 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 189 MP 1.068
CrossesCripple Creek
Location.5 Mi.N.Coffee CO.6
RouteState Highway 189
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22553, -86.161
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2013)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$910,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 189 MP 1.068 over Cripple Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 189 MP 1.068 over Cripple 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 189 MP 1.068 over Cripple Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 189 MP 1.068 over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 189 MP 1.068 over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.