US Bridges

Elkwood Section RD over Copeland Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Alabama · 1.1 MI E JCT FAS Rt 45 04 · Structure no. 020377

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,196
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkwood Section RD over Copeland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Elkwood Section RD over Copeland Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,458 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElkwood Section RD
CrossesCopeland Creek
Location1.1 MI E JCT FAS Rt 45 04
RouteCounty Highway 274
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.97688, -86.63016
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.7 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2001)
Projected traffic1,458 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkwood Section RD over Copeland Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkwood 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 Elkwood Section RD over Copeland Creek carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elkwood Section RD over Copeland Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elkwood Section RD over Copeland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.