US Bridges

CO Rt 156 over Steephead Creek

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 5.2MI N Enterprise · Structure no. 016794

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 156 over Steephead Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 156 over Steephead Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCO Rt 156
CrossesSteephead Creek
Location5.2MI N Enterprise
RouteCounty Highway 156
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.38526, -85.82214
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2024)
Projected traffic985 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 156 over Steephead Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 156 over Steephead 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 156 over Steephead Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 156 over Steephead Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 156 over Steephead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.