US Bridges

Cr. 54 over Cotton Creek

GoodPosted for load

Dale County, Alabama · SEC-8 T-6-N R-25-E · Structure no. 003095

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 54 over Cotton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cr. 54 over Cotton Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 391 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2034. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 54
CrossesCotton Creek
LocationSEC-8 T-6-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51461, -85.56566
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2002)
Projected traffic581 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$626,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 54 over Cotton Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 54 over Cotton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 54 over Cotton Creek carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 54 over Cotton Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 54 over Cotton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.