US Bridges

Weoka Road over Sofkahatchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · SEC.6 T19N R19E · Structure no. 012467

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weoka Road over Sofkahatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weoka Road over Sofkahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 713 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWeoka Road
CrossesSofkahatchee Creek
LocationSEC.6 T19N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65333, -86.21333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2023)
Projected traffic1,059 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$793,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weoka Road over Sofkahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Weoka Road over Sofkahatchee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Weoka Road over Sofkahatchee Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Weoka Road over Sofkahatchee Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Weoka Road over Sofkahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.