US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1104 Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Sumter County, Alabama · 0.4 MI W Ala HWY 28 · Structure no. 012078

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2017
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1104 Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1104 Creek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 95 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 2 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1104 Creek
Location0.4 MI W Ala HWY 28
RouteCounty Highway 1104
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4839, -88.07616
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2017
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2017)
Projected traffic141 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$202,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1104 Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1104 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 May 2017.

How much traffic does Roadway over CO Rt 1104 Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1104 Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1104 Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.