US Bridges

Coosada Parkway over Coosada Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · 0.4 MI S of CO RD 23 · Structure no. 017039

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coosada Parkway over Coosada Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Coosada Parkway over Coosada Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCoosada Parkway
CrossesCoosada Creek
Location0.4 MI S of CO RD 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48333, -86.33333
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1998)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coosada Parkway over Coosada Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coosada Parkway over Coosada 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Coosada Parkway over Coosada Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Coosada Parkway over Coosada Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Coosada Parkway over Coosada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.