Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek
GoodSumter County, Alabama · 1.8 MI E Ala HWY 17 · Structure no. 003148
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 222
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek is a concrete tee beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek carry?
About 222 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.