Cook LN over Thornton Branch
FairColbert County, Alabama · Cook LN near Belle Mont · Structure no. 015556
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cook LN over Thornton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cook LN over Thornton Branch in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cook LN over Thornton Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cook LN over Thornton Branch 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 Thornton Branch carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cook LN over Thornton Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).
Who owns Cook LN over Thornton Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.