US Bridges

Co. Rd. 82 over Cohobadiah Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 4 M E Morrison X Roads · Structure no. 004661

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 82 over Cohobadiah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 82 over Cohobadiah Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 82
CrossesCohobadiah Creek
Location4 M E Morrison X Roads
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4318, -85.4311
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1991)
Projected traffic308 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$684,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 82 over Cohobadiah Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 82 over Cohobadiah 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 82 over Cohobadiah Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 82 over Cohobadiah Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 82 over Cohobadiah Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.