US Bridges

CO Line RD over Newton Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 49 to CO RD 59 · Structure no. 017269

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Line RD over Newton Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Line RD over Newton Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO Line RD
CrossesNewton Creek
LocationCO RD 49 to CO RD 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19873, -85.51004
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 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 width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1996)
Projected traffic210 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Line RD over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Line RD over Newton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO Line RD over Newton Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Line RD over Newton Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Line RD over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.