US Bridges

Coe Dairy Road over Stream

FairPosted for load

Houston County, Alabama · Dothan · Structure no. 011177

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coe Dairy Road over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Coe Dairy Road over Stream in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCoe Dairy Road
CrossesStream
LocationDothan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19453, -85.38412
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2003)
Projected traffic900 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coe Dairy Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coe Dairy Road over Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Coe Dairy Road over Stream carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coe Dairy Road over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Coe Dairy Road over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.