US Bridges

County Road 12 over Cottonwood Creek Rel.

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Hale County, Alabama · 3.3 Mi. E. of Prarieville · Structure no. 016648

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Cottonwood Creek Rel. is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 12 over Cottonwood Creek Rel. in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesCottonwood Creek Rel.
Location3.3 Mi. E. of Prarieville
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.50833, -87.63833
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (1995)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over Cottonwood Creek Rel. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over Cottonwood Creek Rel. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Cottonwood Creek Rel. carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Cottonwood Creek Rel.?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Cottonwood Creek Rel.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.