US Bridges

CO 099 over Four Mile Creek

GoodPosted for load

Talladega County, Alabama · 4.0 Miles E of Childersbu · Structure no. 008852

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 099 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 099 over Four Mile Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2038. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO 099
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location4.0 Miles E of Childersbu
RouteCounty Highway 99
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.26264, -86.31303
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2018)
Projected traffic535 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$801,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 099 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 099 over Four Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO 099 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 099 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO 099 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.