North Pke over Colbert Creek
FairColbert County, Alabama · North Pke Colbert Creek · Structure no. 020400
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Pke over Colbert Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Pke over Colbert Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 87 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 North Pke over Colbert Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is North Pke over Colbert 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does North Pke over Colbert Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is North Pke over Colbert Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns North Pke over Colbert Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.