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County Road 238 over Weewoka Creek

Good

Talladega County, Alabama · Inter CO211 CO238 Winterb · Structure no. 014687

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 238 over Weewoka Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 238 over Weewoka Creek in Talladega County, Alabama. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 362 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 238
CrossesWeewoka Creek
LocationInter CO211 CO238 Winterb
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyTalladega County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.315, -86.17333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2018)
Projected traffic540 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$529,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 238 over Weewoka Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Road 238 over Weewoka 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 238 over Weewoka Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Road 238 over Weewoka Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 238 over Weewoka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.