US Bridges

CR-41 over Weogufka Creek

FairPosted for load

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. 231 · Structure no. 002834

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-41 over Weogufka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-41 over Weogufka Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-41
CrossesWeogufka Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. 231
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.07281, -86.24859
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2021)
Projected traffic744 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$835,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-41 over Weogufka Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 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 May 2023.

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

About 707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR-41 over Weogufka Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR-41 over Weogufka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.