US Bridges

CO 32 over Maringo Creek

Good

Russell County, Alabama · 2.2 MI S E Hugley · Structure no. 012261

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 32 over Maringo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 32 over Maringo Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO 32
CrossesMaringo Creek
Location2.2 MI S E Hugley
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4005, -85.20034
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (1980)
Projected traffic220 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$806,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 32 over Maringo Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is CO 32 over Maringo 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 32 over Maringo Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO 32 over Maringo Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO 32 over Maringo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.