US Bridges

AL.212 over Coosa River

FairPosted for load

Elmore County, Alabama · In City of Wetumpka · Structure no. 000928

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
787 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,080
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL.212 over Coosa River is a concrete arch - thru carrying AL.212 over Coosa River in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,080 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,873 by 2033. The structure is 787 ft (239.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAL.212
CrossesCoosa River
LocationIn City of Wetumpka
RouteState Highway 212
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53833, -86.20667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length787 ft (239.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,080 (2013)
Projected traffic11,873 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL.212 over Coosa River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL.212 over Coosa River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does AL.212 over Coosa River carry?

About 9,080 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is AL.212 over Coosa River?

The structure is 787 ft (239.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns AL.212 over Coosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.