US Bridges

Co. Rd. 857 over Crooked Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 1.5 MI NW New Hope Church · Structure no. 016175

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 857 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 857 over Crooked Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 697 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 857
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.5 MI NW New Hope Church
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2432, -85.6433
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width697 ft (212.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1997)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks16%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$29.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 857 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 857 over Crooked 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 857 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 857 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 697 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 857 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.