US Bridges

CO Hw 1005A over Little Paint Creek

Good

Marshall County, Alabama · 330 Ft S JCT 1005 · Structure no. 015132

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Hw 1005A over Little Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Hw 1005A over Little Paint Creek in Marshall County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesCO Hw 1005A
CrossesLittle Paint Creek
Location330 Ft S JCT 1005
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.55238, -86.25516
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1994)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Hw 1005A over Little Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Hw 1005A over Little Paint 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Hw 1005A over Little Paint Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is CO Hw 1005A over Little Paint Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO Hw 1005A over Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.