US Bridges

Weogufka Forest RD over Finikochika Creek

FairPosted for load

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.41 MI SE CR-55 · Structure no. 001061

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
126 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weogufka Forest RD over Finikochika Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weogufka Forest RD over Finikochika Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesWeogufka Forest RD
CrossesFinikochika Creek
Location0.41 MI SE CR-55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.99146, -86.36541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic86 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$649,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weogufka Forest RD over Finikochika Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weogufka Forest RD over Finikochika 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Weogufka Forest RD over Finikochika Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Weogufka Forest RD over Finikochika Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Weogufka Forest RD over Finikochika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.