US Bridges

CO RD 04 over Trib Bates Creek

Fair

Washington County, Alabama · 0.25MI W Odom RD · Structure no. 016992

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 04 over Trib Bates Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 04 over Trib Bates Creek in Washington County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long.

CarriesCO RD 04
CrossesTrib Bates Creek
Location0.25MI W Odom RD
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21623, -88.12647
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2007)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$350,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 04 over Trib Bates Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 04 over Trib Bates 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 04 over Trib Bates Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 04 over Trib Bates Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 04 over Trib Bates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.