US Bridges

CO RD 624 over Wedowee Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 1.5MI S Napoleon · Structure no. 000170

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 624 over Wedowee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 624 over Wedowee Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 624
CrossesWedowee Creek
Location1.5MI S Napoleon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3038, -85.3594
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic125 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$436,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 624 over Wedowee Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 624 over Wedowee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 624 over Wedowee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 624 over Wedowee Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 624 over Wedowee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.