US Bridges

Coates Bend Circle over Trib. to Coosa River

Good

Etowah County, Alabama · 0.25MI S Coats Bend RD · Structure no. 020985

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coates Bend Circle over Trib. to Coosa River is a concrete channel beam carrying Coates Bend Circle over Trib. to Coosa River in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCoates Bend Circle
CrossesTrib. to Coosa River
Location0.25MI S Coats Bend RD
RouteCounty Highway 257
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.05923, -85.8698
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2017)
Projected traffic115 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coates Bend Circle over Trib. to Coosa River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coates Bend Circle over Trib. to Coosa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Coates Bend Circle over Trib. to Coosa River carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Coates Bend Circle over Trib. to Coosa River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coates Bend Circle over Trib. to Coosa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.