US Bridges

CO RD 700 over Griswald Creek

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · 8 MI SE of Wedowee · Structure no. 017389

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 700 over Griswald Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 700 over Griswald Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO RD 700
CrossesGriswald Creek
Location8 MI SE of Wedowee
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2117, -85.3859
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (1998)
Projected traffic55 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$155,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 700 over Griswald Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 700 over Griswald 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 700 over Griswald Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is CO RD 700 over Griswald Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 700 over Griswald Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.