US Bridges

CO Rt 723 over Wilkerson Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 5.7MILE S of Enterprise · Structure no. 009143

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 723 over Wilkerson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 723 over Wilkerson Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 723
CrossesWilkerson Creek
Location5.7MILE S of Enterprise
RouteCounty Highway 723
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.23144, -85.84285
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic294 (2024)
Projected traffic350 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$658,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 723 over Wilkerson Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 723 over Wilkerson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 723 over Wilkerson Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 723 over Wilkerson Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt 723 over Wilkerson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.