US Bridges

Co. Rd. 645 over Wehadkee Tributory

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · 2 Mi.Of Talors Xrds · Structure no. 017381

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1900 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 645 over Wehadkee Tributory is a steel culvert carrying Co. Rd. 645 over Wehadkee Tributory in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 645
CrossesWehadkee Tributory
Location2 Mi.Of Talors Xrds
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2502, -85.3355
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1900)
Projected traffic175 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$268,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 645 over Wehadkee Tributory built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 645 over Wehadkee Tributory 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 645 over Wehadkee Tributory carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1900 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 645 over Wehadkee Tributory?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 645 over Wehadkee Tributory?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.