US Bridges

Sanitary Dairy RD over Cooper Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 33 to US 84 · Structure no. 018581

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
808
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanitary Dairy RD over Cooper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sanitary Dairy RD over Cooper Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 808 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanitary Dairy RD
CrossesCooper Creek
LocationCO RD 33 to US 84
RouteCounty Highway 107
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.16508, -85.32037
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic808 (2005)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanitary Dairy RD over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanitary Dairy RD over Cooper 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sanitary Dairy RD over Cooper Creek carry?

About 808 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sanitary Dairy RD over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sanitary Dairy RD over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.