US Bridges

CO 3 over Middle Fork Creek

Fair

Russell County, Alabama · 5 MI S E Hurtsboro · Structure no. 011529

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 3 over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 3 over Middle Fork Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 3
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location5 MI S E Hurtsboro
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyRussell County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.17137, -85.37832
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1980)
Projected traffic128 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 3 over Middle Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is CO 3 over Middle Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO 3 over Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is CO 3 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO 3 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.