US Bridges

CR-56 over Finikochika Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.76 MI E of Unity · Structure no. 004081

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-56 over Finikochika Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-56 over Finikochika Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 327 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-56
CrossesFinikochika Creek
Location0.76 MI E of Unity
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.00662, -86.35003
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2021)
Projected traffic486 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$448,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-56 over Finikochika Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-56 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR-56 over Finikochika Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-56 over Finikochika Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-56 over Finikochika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.