US Bridges

CO Rt 110 over Clearwater Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · .6 Mile West of Roeton · Structure no. 005293

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 110 over Clearwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 110 over Clearwater Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 110
CrossesClearwater Creek
Location.6 Mile West of Roeton
RouteCounty Highway 110
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59592, -85.85546
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$649,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 110 over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 110 over Clearwater 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 110 over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 110 over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt 110 over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.