US Bridges

CO Rt 461 over Phillips Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 2 MI SE of Ino · Structure no. 011801

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,089
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 461 over Phillips Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 461 over Phillips Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 461
CrossesPhillips Creek
Location2 MI SE of Ino
RouteCounty Highway 461
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.24955, -86.06953
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$723,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 461 over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 461 over Phillips 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 461 over Phillips Creek carry?

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 461 over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 461 over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.