US Bridges

CO Rt 114 over Tindle Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 4MILESSOUTHWESTOFNEWHOPE · Structure no. 004106

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 114 over Tindle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 114 over Tindle Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 114
CrossesTindle Creek
Location4MILESSOUTHWESTOFNEWHOPE
RouteCounty Highway 114
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50533, -85.89821
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$593,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 114 over Tindle Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 114 over Tindle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 114 over Tindle Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 114 over Tindle Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 114 over Tindle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.