US Bridges

CO Rt 440 over Pages Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 1.5 Miles SE of Brooklyn · Structure no. 014722

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 440 over Pages Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 440 over Pages Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO Rt 440
CrossesPages Creek
Location1.5 Miles SE of Brooklyn
RouteCounty Highway 440
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29491, -86.15516
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2024)
Projected traffic150 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$419,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 440 over Pages Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 440 over Pages 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 440 over Pages Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 440 over Pages Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 440 over Pages Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.