US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1186 Toms Creek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 5.1 MI N Epes · Structure no. 005337

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1186 Toms Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1186 Toms Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1186 Toms Creek
Location5.1 MI N Epes
RouteCounty Highway 1186
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.76082, -88.13339
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1186 Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1186 Toms 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1186 Toms Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1186 Toms Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1186 Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.