US Bridges

CO Rt 12 over Coffee Creek

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 3.6 Miles NE of AL-183 · Structure no. 020211

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 12 over Coffee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 12 over Coffee Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 12
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location3.6 Miles NE of AL-183
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47358, -87.45712
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2009)
Projected traffic670 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$232,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 12 over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 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 CO Rt 12 over Coffee Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CO Rt 12 over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 12 over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.