Co. 153 over Cotts Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLauderdale County, Alabama · 0.4 MI SE Int CO 59 · Structure no. 001536
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2008
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co. 153 over Cotts Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Co. 153 over Cotts Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2028. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. 153 over Cotts Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co. 153 over Cotts Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2008.
How much traffic does Co. 153 over Cotts Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1989 count).
How long is Co. 153 over Cotts Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Co. 153 over Cotts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.