US Bridges

CO RD 540 over Cohobadiah CR

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Alabama · Cool Springs · Structure no. 018141

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 540 over Cohobadiah CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 540 over Cohobadiah CR in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 83 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 6 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 540
CrossesCohobadiah CR
LocationCool Springs
RouteCounty Highway 540
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.4904, -85.4612
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (1990)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$190,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 540 over Cohobadiah CR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CO RD 540 over Cohobadiah CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 540 over Cohobadiah CR carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is CO RD 540 over Cohobadiah CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 540 over Cohobadiah CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.