US Bridges

Coosada Ferry Road over Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.8 M. N. Low. Wetumpka R · Structure no. 015687

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coosada Ferry Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Coosada Ferry Road over Creek in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCoosada Ferry Road
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 M. N. Low. Wetumpka R
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyMontgomery County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44347, -86.28433
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1993)
Projected traffic93 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coosada Ferry Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coosada Ferry Road over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Coosada Ferry Road over Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Coosada Ferry Road over Creek?

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

Who owns Coosada Ferry Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.