US Bridges

CR-3 over Proctor Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.14 Mi. N. CR-14 · Structure no. 007913

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-3 over Proctor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-3 over Proctor Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-3
CrossesProctor Creek
Location1.14 Mi. N. CR-14
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.83378, -86.29895
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 traffic131 (2022)
Projected traffic205 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$318,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-3 over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR-3 over Proctor 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR-3 over Proctor Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-3 over Proctor 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-3 over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.