US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1045 Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.5 MI S US HWY 80 · Structure no. 006623

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2014
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1045 Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1045 Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1045 Creek
Location0.5 MI S US HWY 80
RouteCounty Highway 1045
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.44155, -88.23579
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2014)
Projected traffic21 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$339,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1045 Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1045 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 April 2014.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1045 Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1045 Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1045 Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.