CO Rt 224 over Whitewater Creek
FairPosted for loadCoffee County, Alabama · 1.4 Miles S of Shadygrove · Structure no. 005898
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 298 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 224 over Whitewater Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO Rt 224 over Whitewater Creek 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 224 over Whitewater Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 224 over Whitewater 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CO Rt 224 over Whitewater Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 224 over Whitewater Creek?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 224 over Whitewater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.