US Bridges

Pines Road over Branch of Cotaco CR

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 4.5 MI E SR 67 · Structure no. 013424

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pines Road over Branch of Cotaco CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pines Road over Branch of Cotaco CR in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPines Road
CrossesBranch of Cotaco CR
Location4.5 MI E SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 396
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.41447, -86.61703
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2007)
Projected traffic386 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$251,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pines Road over Branch of Cotaco CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pines Road over Branch of Cotaco CR 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 Pines Road over Branch of Cotaco CR carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pines Road over Branch of Cotaco CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Pines Road over Branch of Cotaco CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.