US Bridges

Pines Road over Cotaco Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.2 MI E SR 67 · Structure no. 007819

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pines Road over Cotaco Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pines Road over Cotaco Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,422 by 2044. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPines Road
CrossesCotaco Creek
Location1.2 MI E SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 401
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41333, -86.68739
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2006)
Projected traffic1,422 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pines Road over Cotaco Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pines Road over Cotaco 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pines Road over Cotaco Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pines Road over Cotaco Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pines Road over Cotaco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.