US Bridges

Cotaco-Florette RD over Cotaco Creek

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.7 MI North of SR67 · Structure no. 018066

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,842
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotaco-Florette RD over Cotaco Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cotaco-Florette RD over Cotaco Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,842 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,157 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCotaco-Florette RD
CrossesCotaco Creek
Location1.7 MI North of SR67
RouteCounty Highway 1152
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.44165, -86.69953
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,842 (2001)
Projected traffic4,157 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cotaco-Florette RD over Cotaco Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotaco-Florette 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cotaco-Florette RD over Cotaco Creek carry?

About 1,842 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cotaco-Florette RD over Cotaco Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cotaco-Florette RD over Cotaco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.