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CR-74 over Weogufka Creek

Fair

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.65 MI SE of CR-150 · Structure no. 015818

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-74 over Weogufka Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-74 over Weogufka Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-74
CrossesWeogufka Creek
Location0.65 MI SE of CR-150
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.07257, -86.23437
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2021)
Projected traffic268 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$735,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-74 over Weogufka Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-74 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR-74 over Weogufka Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-74 over Weogufka Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR-74 over Weogufka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.