US Bridges

Co. Rt. 940 over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 940 · Structure no. 005822

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 940 over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rt. 940 over Crooked Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 613 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 940
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationCR 940
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.12661, -87.0475
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2022)
Projected traffic747 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 940 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 940 over Crooked 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 940 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 940 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 940 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.