US Bridges

CO Rt 35 over Bridge Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E JCT US 31 · Structure no. 019744

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 35 over Bridge Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CO Rt 35 over Bridge Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 35
CrossesBridge Creek
Location1.1 MI E JCT US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.19333, -86.83833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$732,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 35 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 35 over Bridge Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 35 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CO Rt 35 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 35 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.