US Bridges

CO Rt 474 over Pea River

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.3 Mile NE of Kinston · Structure no. 005807

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
662 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 474 over Pea River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO Rt 474 over Pea River in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 474
CrossesPea River
Location2.3 Mile NE of Kinston
RouteCounty Highway 474
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23261, -86.14053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 474 over Pea River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 474 over Pea River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 474 over Pea River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 474 over Pea River?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 474 over Pea River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.