US Bridges

Cook Road over Parker Creek

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 1.10 Miles North of CR 2 · Structure no. 020842

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook Road over Parker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cook Road over Parker Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCook Road
CrossesParker Creek
Location1.10 Miles North of CR 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.77135, -86.06267
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks31%
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$509,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cook Road over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook Road over Parker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cook Road over Parker Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Cook Road over Parker Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cook Road over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.