US Bridges

Bobo Section RD over Copeland Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 1 Mi. E. Butter * Egg RD · Structure no. 015656

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bobo Section RD over Copeland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bobo Section RD over Copeland Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBobo Section RD
CrossesCopeland Creek
Location1 Mi. E. Butter * Egg RD
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.96193, -86.61937
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (1992)
Projected traffic1,708 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bobo Section RD over Copeland Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bobo Section 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bobo Section RD over Copeland Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bobo Section RD over Copeland Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bobo Section RD over Copeland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.