Curry Chapel Road over Cotaco Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMorgan County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W SR 36 · Structure no. 000158
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2009
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 320 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Curry Chapel Road over Cotaco Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Curry Chapel Road over Cotaco Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Curry Chapel Road over Cotaco Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Curry Chapel Road over Cotaco Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2009.
How much traffic does Curry Chapel Road over Cotaco Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Curry Chapel Road over Cotaco Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Curry Chapel Road over Cotaco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.