US Bridges

CR 986 over White Oak

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 986 · Structure no. 002134

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 986 over White Oak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 986 over White Oak in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 986
CrossesWhite Oak
LocationCR 986
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.13793, -87.10511
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.1 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1991)
Projected traffic25 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$131,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 986 over White Oak built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 986 over White Oak 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 986 over White Oak carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is CR 986 over White Oak?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 986 over White Oak?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.