US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1056 Toomsubacreek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 2.3 MI NW US HWY 11 · Structure no. 006323

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
442 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1056 Toomsubacreek is a concrete tee beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1056 Toomsubacreek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1056 Toomsubacreek
Location2.3 MI NW US HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 1056
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.47094, -88.37996
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length442 ft (134.7 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 traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1056 Toomsubacreek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1056 Toomsubacreek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1056 Toomsubacreek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1056 Toomsubacreek?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1056 Toomsubacreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.