CO 44 over Barbour Creek
GoodRussell County, Alabama · 6 MI S W Cottonton · Structure no. 014982
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 1980 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 44 over Barbour Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO 44 over Barbour Creek in Russell County, Alabama. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 91 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2030. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 44 over Barbour Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is CO 44 over Barbour 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 2023.
How much traffic does CO 44 over Barbour Creek carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is CO 44 over Barbour Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CO 44 over Barbour Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.