US Bridges

CO Rt 1184 over Toms Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N CO Rt 1143 · Structure no. 006041

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 1184 over Toms Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt 1184 over Toms Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO Rt 1184
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.8 MI N CO Rt 1143
RouteCounty Highway 1184
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.7872, -88.20499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$487,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 1184 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 1184 over Toms Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rt 1184 over Toms Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 1184 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 1184 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.