US Bridges

CO Rt 35 over Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 35 · Structure no. 007359

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 35 over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 35 over Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO Rt 35
CrossesCreek
LocationCR 35
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.90037, -86.95475
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1991)
Projected traffic420 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$371,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 35 over Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 35 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 35 over Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 35 over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 35 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.