US Bridges

CO 4 over Weolustee Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Alabama · 5 MI W Pittsview · Structure no. 008241

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1981 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 4 over Weolustee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 4 over Weolustee Creek in Russell 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2030. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 4
CrossesWeolustee Creek
Location5 MI W Pittsview
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.18999, -85.1706
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1981)
Projected traffic500 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 4 over Weolustee Creek built?

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

What condition is CO 4 over Weolustee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO 4 over Weolustee Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO 4 over Weolustee Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO 4 over Weolustee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.