US Bridges

CR-41 over Weogufka Creek

FairPosted for load

Coosa County, Alabama · 1 Mi. E. Co. 29 · Structure no. 002571

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,207
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-41 over Weogufka Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-41 over Weogufka Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,207 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-41
CrossesWeogufka Creek
Location1 Mi. E. Co. 29
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.03057, -86.29716
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,207 (2021)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-41 over Weogufka Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-41 over Weogufka 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR-41 over Weogufka Creek carry?

About 1,207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-41 over Weogufka Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR-41 over Weogufka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.