US Bridges

CO RD 417 over Cohobadiah Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Randolph County, Alabama · 1 MI North Newell · Structure no. 000954

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 417 over Cohobadiah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 417 over Cohobadiah Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 417
CrossesCohobadiah Creek
Location1 MI North Newell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.446, -85.437
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic126 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$158,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 417 over Cohobadiah Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 417 over Cohobadiah 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does CO RD 417 over Cohobadiah Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 417 over Cohobadiah Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 417 over Cohobadiah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.