US Bridges

CO RD 874 over Cornhouse Creek

Good

Randolph County, Alabama · Sadders Br NW of Broughto · Structure no. 020246

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 874 over Cornhouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 874 over Cornhouse Creek in Randolph County, Alabama. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 874
CrossesCornhouse Creek
LocationSadders Br NW of Broughto
RouteCounty Highway 874
CountyRandolph County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.2157, -85.4925
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1997)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$267,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 874 over Cornhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CO RD 874 over Cornhouse 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 874 over Cornhouse Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is CO RD 874 over Cornhouse Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 874 over Cornhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.