US Bridges

CR-5 over Peckerwood Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.10 MI S Tall CO Line · Structure no. 005112

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-5 over Peckerwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-5 over Peckerwood Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-5
CrossesPeckerwood Creek
Location1.10 MI S Tall CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.08769, -86.42139
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 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 traffic463 (2021)
Projected traffic689 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-5 over Peckerwood Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-5 over Peckerwood 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-5 over Peckerwood Creek carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-5 over Peckerwood Creek?

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

Who owns CR-5 over Peckerwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.