US Bridges

Cobbs Ford Road over Steel Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Cobbs Ford RD · Structure no. 021437

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,941
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cobbs Ford Road over Steel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cobbs Ford Road over Steel Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,800 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCobbs Ford Road
CrossesSteel Creek
LocationCobbs Ford RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45722, -86.37417
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,941 (2013)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cobbs Ford Road over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cobbs Ford Road over Steel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cobbs Ford Road over Steel Creek carry?

About 2,941 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cobbs Ford Road over Steel Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Cobbs Ford Road over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.