US Bridges

CR-55 over Finikochika Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 2.2 MI NE Unity · Structure no. 007058

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-55 over Finikochika Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-55 over Finikochika Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-55
CrossesFinikochika Creek
Location2.2 MI NE Unity
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.03421, -86.34491
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2021)
Projected traffic324 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$322,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-55 over Finikochika Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR-55 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR-55 over Finikochika Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-55 over Finikochika Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR-55 over Finikochika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.