US Bridges

CO RD 69 over Cobb Creek Trib

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 1.5 MI SW Tishabee · Structure no. 013889

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
241
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 69 over Cobb Creek Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 69 over Cobb Creek Trib in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 69
CrossesCobb Creek Trib
Location1.5 MI SW Tishabee
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.62667, -88.02167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (1995)
Projected traffic276 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
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$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 69 over Cobb Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 69 over Cobb Creek Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 69 over Cobb Creek Trib carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 69 over Cobb Creek Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 69 over Cobb Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.