CO 4 over Watermelon Creek
GoodRussell County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E Pittsview · Structure no. 011400
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 1981 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 4 over Watermelon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 4 over Watermelon Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2030. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 4 over Watermelon Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 4 over Watermelon 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO 4 over Watermelon Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CO 4 over Watermelon Creek?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns CO 4 over Watermelon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.