US Bridges

County Road 686 over Wehadkee Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · Barfield Br) Rockmills · Structure no. 013212

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 686 over Wehadkee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 686 over Wehadkee Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 686
CrossesWehadkee Creek
LocationBarfield Br) Rockmills
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1468, -85.2803
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1996)
Projected traffic91 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 686 over Wehadkee Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is County Road 686 over Wehadkee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 686 over Wehadkee Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is County Road 686 over Wehadkee Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 686 over Wehadkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.