Roadway over CO Rt 1078 Potts Creek
GoodPosted for loadSumter County, Alabama · 1.2 MI NW US HWY 11 · Structure no. 009147
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 623
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roadway over CO Rt 1078 Potts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1078 Potts Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 623 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roadway over CO Rt 1078 Potts Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1078 Potts 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1078 Potts Creek carry?
About 623 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1078 Potts Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1078 Potts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.