US Bridges

CR 12 over Coffee Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · CR 12 Utown · Structure no. 008704

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 over Coffee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 12 over Coffee Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 12
CrossesCoffee Creek
LocationCR 12 Utown
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.46167, -87.47
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (1993)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$301,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 12 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 over Coffee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 12 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.