US Bridges

Mt Pleasant Ch RD over Cooper Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. E. Hwy. 17 · Structure no. 005045

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant Ch RD over Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Pleasant Ch RD over Cooper Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Pleasant Ch RD
CrossesCooper Creek
Location3.5 Mi. E. Hwy. 17
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61606, -88.02584
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1995)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$433,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Pleasant Ch RD over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pleasant Ch RD over Cooper 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Pleasant Ch RD over Cooper Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Pleasant Ch RD over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mt Pleasant Ch RD over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.