US Bridges

CO Rt 323 over Bluff Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Alabama · 1 Mile SW of Bluff Spring · Structure no. 014768

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 323 over Bluff Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 323 over Bluff 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 323
CrossesBluff Creek
Location1 Mile SW of Bluff Spring
RouteCounty Highway 323
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5611, -86.08787
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 323 over Bluff Creek built?

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

What condition is CO Rt 323 over Bluff 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 323 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO Rt 323 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 323 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.