US Bridges

CO Ro 48 over Cooper Creek

Good

Macon County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. E. of JCT Ala 49 · Structure no. 020277

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Ro 48 over Cooper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Ro 48 over Cooper Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Ro 48
CrossesCooper Creek
Location1.3 Mi. E. of JCT Ala 49
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.45428, -85.77662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic311 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$998,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Ro 48 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Ro 48 over Cooper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CO Ro 48 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO Ro 48 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO Ro 48 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.