US Bridges

Sr. 189 MP 7.386 over Hayes Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 0.5 Mi. N. Coffee 26 · Structure no. 017773

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sr. 189 MP 7.386 over Hayes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sr. 189 MP 7.386 over Hayes Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSr. 189 MP 7.386
CrossesHayes Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Coffee 26
RouteState Highway 189
CountyCoffee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.31038, -86.13728
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2013)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2033
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sr. 189 MP 7.386 over Hayes Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sr. 189 MP 7.386 over Hayes 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sr. 189 MP 7.386 over Hayes Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sr. 189 MP 7.386 over Hayes Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sr. 189 MP 7.386 over Hayes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.