Cook LN over Cook Creek
FairColbert County, Alabama · Cook LN S to N Bridge · Structure no. 002015
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 543
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cook LN over Cook Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cook LN over Cook Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 543 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cook LN over Cook Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cook LN over Cook 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 Cook LN over Cook Creek carry?
About 543 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cook LN over Cook Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cook LN over Cook Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.