US Bridges

CR-56 over Paint Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.58 Miles E of CR-5 · Structure no. 008011

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-56 over Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-56 over Paint Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, 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 5 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-56
CrossesPaint Creek
Location1.58 Miles E of CR-5
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.03734, -86.42592
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 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 traffic327 (2021)
Projected traffic486 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$647,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-56 over Paint Creek built?

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

What condition is CR-56 over Paint 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR-56 over Paint Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-56 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-56 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.