CO Rt 74 Gravel R over Wells Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPerry County, Alabama · 5M Left Turn Off CO RT74 · Structure no. 009142
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Rt 74 Gravel R over Wells Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 74 Gravel R over Wells Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Rt 74 Gravel R over Wells Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is CO Rt 74 Gravel R over Wells Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does CO Rt 74 Gravel R over Wells Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO Rt 74 Gravel R over Wells Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO Rt 74 Gravel R over Wells Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.