CO Rt 480 over Trib. to Bray Creek
FairDeKalb County, Alabama · 1.3 S Lathamville T9SR5E · Structure no. 011983
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 480 over Trib. to Bray Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 480 over Trib. to Bray Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 480 over Trib. to Bray Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Rt 480 over Trib. to Bray 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 480 over Trib. to Bray Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 480 over Trib. to Bray Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 480 over Trib. to Bray Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.