US Bridges

CO Rt 368 over Patrick Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 3.2 MI NW of Elba · Structure no. 010403

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 368 over Patrick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 368 over Patrick Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO Rt 368
CrossesPatrick Creek
Location3.2 MI NW of Elba
RouteCounty Highway 368
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.43826, -86.11184
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 368 over Patrick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 368 over Patrick 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 368 over Patrick Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 368 over Patrick Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 368 over Patrick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.