US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1061 Sweetwater CR

Fair

Sumter County, Alabama · 2.6 MI E Miss Line · Structure no. 007438

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1061 Sweetwater CR is a concrete culvert carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1061 Sweetwater CR in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1061 Sweetwater CR
Location2.6 MI E Miss Line
RouteCounty Highway 1061
CountySumter County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.495, -88.4
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic625 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$271,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1061 Sweetwater CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1061 Sweetwater CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1061 Sweetwater CR carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1061 Sweetwater CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1061 Sweetwater CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.