US Bridges

Coley Creek Road over Coley Creek

Good

Tallapoosa County, Alabama · 1.8 MI N US 280 · Structure no. 012837

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,229
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coley Creek Road over Coley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Coley Creek Road over Coley Creek in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,229 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,903 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesColey Creek Road
CrossesColey Creek
Location1.8 MI N US 280
RouteCounty Highway 196
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.92833, -85.88572
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,229 (2025)
Projected traffic1,903 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coley Creek Road over Coley Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coley Creek Road over Coley 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Coley Creek Road over Coley Creek carry?

About 1,229 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coley Creek Road over Coley Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coley Creek Road over Coley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.