Upper River Road over Cotaco Creek
GoodMorgan County, Alabama · 1 MI West SR 36 · Structure no. 019240
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,640
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper River Road over Cotaco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper River Road over Cotaco Creek in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,628 by 2044. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper River Road over Cotaco Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper River Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Upper River Road over Cotaco Creek carry?
About 1,640 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Upper River Road over Cotaco Creek?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Upper River Road over Cotaco Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.