US Bridges

Co. Rd. 46 over Wedowee Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 3 MI SE Wedowee · Structure no. 007726

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
320
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 46 over Wedowee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Co. Rd. 46 over Wedowee Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2030. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 46
CrossesWedowee Creek
Location3 MI SE Wedowee
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3, -85.4465
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (1997)
Projected traffic448 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 46 over Wedowee Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 46 over Wedowee 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 46 over Wedowee Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 46 over Wedowee Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 46 over Wedowee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.