US Bridges

CO RD 855 over Highpine Creek

Fair

Randolph County, Alabama · .6MI W Roanoke · Structure no. 010242

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 855 over Highpine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 855 over Highpine Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 855
CrossesHighpine Creek
Location.6MI W Roanoke
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1611, -85.4036
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1997)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 855 over Highpine Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 855 over Highpine 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 855 over Highpine Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 855 over Highpine Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 855 over Highpine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.