US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Branch Little Cotaco Crk

Good

Morgan County, Alabama · 0.1 W Marshall CO Line · Structure no. 019503

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Branch Little Cotaco Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Branch Little Cotaco Crk in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesBranch Little Cotaco Crk
Location0.1 W Marshall CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1430
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.39207, -86.58281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2006)
Projected traffic244 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$471,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Branch Little Cotaco Crk built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Branch Little Cotaco Crk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Branch Little Cotaco Crk carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Branch Little Cotaco Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Branch Little Cotaco Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.