Applegrove Road over Cotaco Creek
FairPosted for loadMorgan County, Alabama · 3.0 MI N SR 67 · Structure no. 010117
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 259 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Applegrove Road over Cotaco Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Applegrove Road over Cotaco Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Applegrove Road over Cotaco Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Applegrove 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Applegrove Road over Cotaco Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Applegrove Road over Cotaco Creek?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Applegrove Road over Cotaco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.