US Bridges

CO RD 458 over Cutnose Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · Upper Mote)s Hawk · Structure no. 016846

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 458 over Cutnose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 458 over Cutnose Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 458
CrossesCutnose Creek
LocationUpper Mote)s Hawk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4125, -85.3705
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1997)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 458 over Cutnose Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is CO RD 458 over Cutnose 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 458 over Cutnose Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 458 over Cutnose Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 458 over Cutnose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.