US Bridges

CR-89 over Harold Creek

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 0.51 MI N CR-65 · Structure no. 019085

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-89 over Harold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-89 over Harold Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR-89
CrossesHarold Creek
Location0.51 MI N CR-65
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.95499, -86.02277
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2022)
Projected traffic244 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-89 over Harold Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-89 over Harold Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-89 over Harold Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR-89 over Harold Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR-89 over Harold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.