US Bridges

County Road 12 over CO Rt 1095 Sucarnochee R

FairPosted for load

Sumter County, Alabama · 6.4 MI NW US HWY 11 · Structure no. 009148

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
541 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over CO Rt 1095 Sucarnochee R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 12 over CO Rt 1095 Sucarnochee R 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesCO Rt 1095 Sucarnochee R
Location6.4 MI NW US HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 1095
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.60688, -88.28142
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over CO Rt 1095 Sucarnochee R built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over CO Rt 1095 Sucarnochee R 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over CO Rt 1095 Sucarnochee R carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over CO Rt 1095 Sucarnochee R?

The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over CO Rt 1095 Sucarnochee R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.