US Bridges

CR-112 over Weogufka Creek

PoorPosted for load

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.04 Mi. E. CR-29 · Structure no. 006847

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-112 over Weogufka Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-112 over Weogufka Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR-112
CrossesWeogufka Creek
Location0.04 Mi. E. CR-29
RouteCounty Highway 112
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.0036, -86.30813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$189,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-112 over Weogufka Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-112 over Weogufka 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 CR-112 over Weogufka Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR-112 over Weogufka Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR-112 over Weogufka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.