US Bridges

CO Rt 04 over Paint Rock River

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.6 MI E JCT SR 65 · Structure no. 011398

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 04 over Paint Rock River is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 04 over Paint Rock River in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2038. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 04
CrossesPaint Rock River
Location0.6 MI E JCT SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.8029, -86.23969
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (1989)
Projected traffic55 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 04 over Paint Rock River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 04 over Paint Rock River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 04 over Paint Rock River carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is CO Rt 04 over Paint Rock River?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 04 over Paint Rock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.