US Bridges

CO Rt 212 over Elam Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Alabama · 0.1 MI S JCT SR 157 · Structure no. 002376

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 212 over Elam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 212 over Elam Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 212
CrossesElam Creek
Location0.1 MI S JCT SR 157
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyLawrence County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.45237, -87.23103
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (1992)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 212 over Elam Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 212 over Elam 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 212 over Elam Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 212 over Elam Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 212 over Elam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.