US Bridges

CO RD 5 over Wesobulga Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 0.6MI SE of Crag-Ford · Structure no. 010074

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 5 over Wesobulga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 5 over Wesobulga Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 5
CrossesWesobulga Creek
Location0.6MI SE of Crag-Ford
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2468, -85.6491
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (1991)
Projected traffic308 by 2030
Trucks20%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 5 over Wesobulga Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 5 over Wesobulga 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 5 over Wesobulga Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 5 over Wesobulga Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 5 over Wesobulga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.