US Bridges

Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek

Good

Sumter County, Alabama · 11.7 MI E Ala HWY 17 · Structure no. 015922

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek is a concrete culvert carrying Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek in Sumter County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRoadway
CrossesCO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek
Location11.7 MI E Ala HWY 17
RouteCounty Highway 1253
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3304, -88.0159
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$319,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek 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 1253 Cotahagacreek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Roadway over CO Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.