US Bridges

County Rt #58 over Coalfire Creek

Fair

Pickens County, Alabama · 0.5 MI N CO Rt # 238 · Structure no. 011463

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt #58 over Coalfire Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Rt #58 over Coalfire Creek in Pickens County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt #58
CrossesCoalfire Creek
Location0.5 MI N CO Rt # 238
RouteCounty Highway 58
CountyPickens County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.35005, -88.14442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$864,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt #58 over Coalfire Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt #58 over Coalfire 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt #58 over Coalfire Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is County Rt #58 over Coalfire Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt #58 over Coalfire Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.