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Co. Rt. 1476 over Lake Catoma

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Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1476 · Structure no. 009040

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 1476 over Lake Catoma is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 1476 over Lake Catoma in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 1476
CrossesLake Catoma
LocationCR 1476
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.23168, -86.78978
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (1991)
Projected traffic245 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$602,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 1476 over Lake Catoma built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 1476 over Lake Catoma 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 1476 over Lake Catoma carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 1476 over Lake Catoma?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Co. Rt. 1476 over Lake Catoma?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.