US Bridges

CR-70 over Weogufka Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 2.6 Mi. W. CR-41 · Structure no. 014255

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-70 over Weogufka Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-70 over Weogufka Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 574 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-70
CrossesWeogufka Creek
Location2.6 Mi. W. CR-41
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.06207, -86.29005
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2022)
Projected traffic602 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-70 over Weogufka Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-70 over Weogufka 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR-70 over Weogufka Creek carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-70 over Weogufka Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR-70 over Weogufka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.