Sharpsford RD over Cotaco Creek
GoodMorgan County, Alabama · 6.0 MI N SR 36 · Structure no. 013715
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 227 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 1984 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharpsford RD over Cotaco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharpsford RD over Cotaco Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sharpsford RD over Cotaco Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sharpsford RD over Cotaco Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Sharpsford RD over Cotaco Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sharpsford RD over Cotaco Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sharpsford RD over Cotaco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.