US Bridges

CO RD 41 over Pate Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Geneva CO to US84 · Structure no. 013320

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
637
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 41 over Pate Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 41 over Pate Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 637 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 41
CrossesPate Creek
LocationGeneva CO to US84
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19748, -85.68132
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic637 (1993)
Projected traffic620 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 41 over Pate Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 41 over Pate 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 41 over Pate Creek carry?

About 637 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 41 over Pate Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 41 over Pate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.