US Bridges

Grady Cole Road over Barn Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 2.8 Miles South Jctco 12 · Structure no. 013150

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grady Cole Road over Barn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grady Cole Road over Barn Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGrady Cole Road
CrossesBarn Creek
Location2.8 Miles South Jctco 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.21022, -87.78831
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2001)
Projected traffic59 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grady Cole Road over Barn Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grady Cole Road over Barn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Grady Cole Road over Barn Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Grady Cole Road over Barn Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Grady Cole Road over Barn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.