US Bridges

CO Rt 462 over Phillips Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 2.03 Miles East of Ino · Structure no. 007652

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 462 over Phillips Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 462 over Phillips Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 462
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location2.03 Miles East of Ino
RouteCounty Highway 462
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.26439, -86.0647
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length63 ft (19.2 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 traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$741,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 462 over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 462 over Phillips 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 462 over Phillips Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO Rt 462 over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt 462 over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.