US Bridges

Varner Lane over Peckerwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Coosa County, Alabama · .64 MI S Tall CO Line · Structure no. 015037

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Varner Lane over Peckerwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Varner Lane over Peckerwood Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVarner Lane
CrossesPeckerwood Creek
Location.64 MI S Tall CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.09491, -86.40491
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2021)
Projected traffic34 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$237,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Varner Lane over Peckerwood Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Varner Lane over Peckerwood 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Varner Lane over Peckerwood Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Varner Lane over Peckerwood Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Varner Lane over Peckerwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.