US Bridges

Co. Rt. 1843 over Maze Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1843 · Structure no. 007976

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 1843 over Maze Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 1843 over Maze Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 1843
CrossesMaze Creek
LocationCR 1843
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.29596, -86.49334
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1991)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks0%
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$299,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 1843 over Maze Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 1843 over Maze 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 1843 over Maze Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Co. Rt. 1843 over Maze Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 1843 over Maze Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.