US Bridges

Co. RD.044 Cobb RD over Silver Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 1.8 MI E CO58 at Silver R · Structure no. 000069

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD.044 Cobb RD over Silver Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. RD.044 Cobb RD over Silver Run Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 113 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. RD.044 Cobb RD
CrossesSilver Run Creek
Location1.8 MI E CO58 at Silver R
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.56713, -85.88688
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2018)
Projected traffic565 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$218,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RD.044 Cobb RD over Silver Run Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Co. RD.044 Cobb RD over Silver Run Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. RD.044 Cobb RD over Silver Run Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD.044 Cobb RD over Silver Run Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD.044 Cobb RD over Silver Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.