US Bridges

Tree Top Road over Colwell Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · .6 Miles West of CR 21 · Structure no. 019236

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tree Top Road over Colwell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tree Top Road over Colwell Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2034. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTree Top Road
CrossesColwell Creek
Location.6 Miles West of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.77167, -87.65333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2004)
Projected traffic14 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tree Top Road over Colwell Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tree Top Road over Colwell Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tree Top Road over Colwell Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Tree Top Road over Colwell Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tree Top Road over Colwell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.