Needmore Road over Paint Creek
PoorPosted for loadCoosa County, Alabama · 0.92 Mi. N. of CR-56 · Structure no. 002846
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Needmore Road over Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Needmore Road over Paint 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Needmore Road over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Needmore Road over Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Needmore Road over Paint Creek carry?
About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Needmore Road over Paint Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Needmore Road over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.