US Bridges

CO 28 over Little Uchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Alabama · 7.9 MI W Phenix City · Structure no. 007698

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 28 over Little Uchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 28 over Little Uchee Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCO 28
CrossesLittle Uchee Creek
Location7.9 MI W Phenix City
RouteCounty Highway 28
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.41037, -85.10445
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1981)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$688,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 28 over Little Uchee Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 28 over Little Uchee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO 28 over Little Uchee Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO 28 over Little Uchee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO 28 over Little Uchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.