US Bridges

Co.Rd. 56 over Wedowee Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 2.5 MI W Omaha · Structure no. 016169

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 56 over Wedowee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co.Rd. 56 over Wedowee Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo.Rd. 56
CrossesWedowee Creek
Location2.5 MI W Omaha
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3222, -85.3429
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1993)
Projected traffic570 by 2030
Trucks17%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$640,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 56 over Wedowee Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 56 over Wedowee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 56 over Wedowee Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd. 56 over Wedowee Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 56 over Wedowee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.