US Bridges

Co.Rd. 459 over Cutnose Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · Whitmore Br)e Providence · Structure no. 016213

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 459 over Cutnose Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Co.Rd. 459 over Cutnose Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo.Rd. 459
CrossesCutnose Creek
LocationWhitmore Br)e Providence
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.3996, -85.3462
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1997)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$349,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 459 over Cutnose Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 459 over Cutnose 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 459 over Cutnose Creek carry?

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

How long is Co.Rd. 459 over Cutnose Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 459 over Cutnose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.