US Bridges

Co. Rd. 460 over Cold Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR 24 · Structure no. 000538

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,483
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 460 over Cold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 460 over Cold Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 2,483 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 460
CrossesCold Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR 24
RouteCounty Highway 460
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.48167, -87.36
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,483 (1992)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$231,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 460 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 460 over Cold 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 460 over Cold Creek carry?

About 2,483 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 460 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 460 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.