US Bridges

Nobles Road over Sofkahatchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 5 T19N R19E · Structure no. 015812

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nobles Road over Sofkahatchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nobles Road over Sofkahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNobles Road
CrossesSofkahatchee Creek
LocationSec 5 T19N R19E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.66167, -86.18833
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2023)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$861,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nobles Road over Sofkahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nobles 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 Nobles Road over Sofkahatchee Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Nobles Road over Sofkahatchee Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nobles Road over Sofkahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.