US Bridges

CO.RD.44 over Green Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · 2.6MI W Hobson · Structure no. 005922

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.44 over Green Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO.RD.44 over Green Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO.RD.44
CrossesGreen Creek
Location2.6MI W Hobson
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2862, -85.4507
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1997)
Projected traffic329 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$502,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO.RD.44 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.44 over Green 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.44 over Green Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.44 over Green Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.44 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.