County Rt 155 over Little Coalfire Creek
PoorPosted for loadPickens County, Alabama · 0.3 Mile North of CORT34 · Structure no. 002610
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Rt 155 over Little Coalfire Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 155 over Little Coalfire Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Rt 155 over Little Coalfire Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Rt 155 over Little Coalfire 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does County Rt 155 over Little Coalfire Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is County Rt 155 over Little Coalfire Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Rt 155 over Little Coalfire Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.