US Bridges

CR-40 over Jacks Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 2.2 Mi. NE SR-22 · Structure no. 007409

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-40 over Jacks Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-40 over Jacks Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-40
CrossesJacks Creek
Location2.2 Mi. NE SR-22
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.91716, -86.13384
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2021)
Projected traffic561 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$318,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-40 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR-40 over Jacks 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-40 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-40 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR-40 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.