CO RD #861 over Highpine Creek
PoorClosed to trafficRandolph County, Alabama · 1 MI South Peavy · Structure no. 000126
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2008
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD #861 over Highpine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CO RD #861 over Highpine Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2026. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD #861 over Highpine Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD #861 over Highpine 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 January 2008.
How much traffic does CO RD #861 over Highpine Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is CO RD #861 over Highpine Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD #861 over Highpine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.