US Bridges

CO Rt 359 over Relief

Good

Coffee County, Alabama · 6.19 MI NW of Elba · Structure no. 020144

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 359 over Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 359 over Relief in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Rt 359
CrossesRelief
Location6.19 MI NW of Elba
RouteCounty Highway 359
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46169, -86.12946
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck28 ft (8.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 359 over Relief built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 359 over Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 359 over Relief carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CO Rt 359 over Relief?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CO Rt 359 over Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.