US Bridges

CO RD #26 over Coal Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1.0 MI NE Aroney T9SR5E · Structure no. 003721

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,345
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD #26 over Coal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD #26 over Coal Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,345 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,999 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD #26
CrossesCoal Creek
Location1.0 MI NE Aroney T9SR5E
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.22448, -86.06413
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,345 (2024)
Projected traffic1,999 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$548,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD #26 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD #26 over Coal 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 RD #26 over Coal Creek carry?

About 1,345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD #26 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD #26 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.