US Bridges

Coffee Creek Road over Coffee Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 2.2 Miles East of Wayside · Structure no. 018858

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffee Creek Road over Coffee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Coffee Creek Road over Coffee Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCoffee Creek Road
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location2.2 Miles East of Wayside
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.89514, -87.87133
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2003)
Projected traffic35 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$773,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coffee Creek Road over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coffee Creek Road over Coffee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Coffee Creek Road over Coffee Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Coffee Creek Road over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Coffee Creek Road over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.