US Bridges

CO RD 4 over Line Creek

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Alabama · 2.1 Miles West CO RD 9 · Structure no. 007636

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 4 over Line Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 4 over Line Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 4
CrossesLine Creek
Location2.1 Miles West CO RD 9
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.30303, -85.95239
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2016)
Projected traffic230 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 4 over Line Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 4 over Line 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 4 over Line Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 4 over Line Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 4 over Line Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.