US Bridges

CO Rt #146 over Cooks Creek

Good

Pickens County, Alabama · 2.6 MI East of CO Rt #27 · Structure no. 009791

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt #146 over Cooks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt #146 over Cooks Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO Rt #146
CrossesCooks Creek
Location2.6 MI East of CO Rt #27
RouteCounty Highway 146
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4722, -88.02885
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1998)
Projected traffic250 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$461,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt #146 over Cooks Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt #146 over Cooks 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt #146 over Cooks Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt #146 over Cooks Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt #146 over Cooks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.