US Bridges

CO RD #451 over Cutnose Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · .4 MI N of Prospectchurch · Structure no. 000258

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD #451 over Cutnose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD #451 over Cutnose Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD #451
CrossesCutnose Creek
Location.4 MI N of Prospectchurch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3804, -85.3399
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1990)
Projected traffic63 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$207,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD #451 over Cutnose Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD #451 over Cutnose 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD #451 over Cutnose Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is CO RD #451 over Cutnose Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD #451 over Cutnose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.