US Bridges

Cotaco Florette RD over Cotaco Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · 1.5 MI North of SR67 · Structure no. 020944

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,416
2016 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 2016, so it is 9 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 6 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,466 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCotaco Florette RD
CrossesCotaco Creek
Location1.5 MI North of SR67
RouteCounty Highway 1152
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.43968, -86.70064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,416 (2016)
Projected traffic2,466 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotaco Florette RD over Cotaco Creek 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cotaco Florette RD over Cotaco Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cotaco Florette RD over Cotaco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.