US Bridges

Cosby Road - CR-69 over Oakmulgee Creek

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Perry County, Alabama · .5M East Al. HWY 219 · Structure no. 020913

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cosby Road - CR-69 over Oakmulgee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cosby Road - CR-69 over Oakmulgee Creek in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCosby Road - CR-69
CrossesOakmulgee Creek
Location.5M East Al. HWY 219
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.61197, -87.08756
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2014)
Projected traffic78 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cosby Road - CR-69 over Oakmulgee Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cosby Road - CR-69 over Oakmulgee Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cosby Road - CR-69 over Oakmulgee Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cosby Road - CR-69 over Oakmulgee Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cosby Road - CR-69 over Oakmulgee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.