US Bridges

Co. Rd. 684 over Wehadkee Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · Doc Rumbley)se Bacon Leve · Structure no. 017384

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 684 over Wehadkee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 684 over Wehadkee Creek 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 9 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 130 by 2030. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 684
CrossesWehadkee Creek
LocationDoc Rumbley)se Bacon Leve
RouteCounty Highway 684
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.1232, -85.249
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1998)
Projected traffic130 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$937,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 684 over Wehadkee Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Rd. 684 over Wehadkee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 684 over Wehadkee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Co. Rd. 684 over Wehadkee Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 684 over Wehadkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.