US Bridges

Butter * Egg RD over Copeland Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.1 S CO RD 214 · Structure no. 001826

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butter * Egg RD over Copeland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Butter * Egg RD over Copeland Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesButter * Egg RD
CrossesCopeland Creek
Location0.1 S CO RD 214
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9766, -86.64141
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1992)
Projected traffic295 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$274,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butter * Egg RD over Copeland Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butter * Egg RD over Copeland 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Butter * Egg RD over Copeland Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Butter * Egg RD over Copeland Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Butter * Egg RD over Copeland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.