Roadway over Co Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek
Sumter County, Alabama · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Roadway over Co Rt 1253 Cotahagacreek in Sumter County, Alabama, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 222 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 114 of the 240 inventoried bridges in Sumter County rated good (47.5%); 12 (5.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 120 ft |
| Location | 1.8 Mi E Ala Hwy 17 |
| NBI structure number | 003148 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alabama department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sumter County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-59 over Tombigbee River | 1976 | 21,974 | Fair |
| I-59 over At*n.rr (abandon) | 1974 | 21,968 | Good |
| I-59 over Bear Creek | 1973 | 20,946 | Fair |
| I-59 over Parker Creek | 1973 | 20,946 | Fair |
| I-59 over White Hall Creek | 1974 | 20,946 | Fair |
| I-59 over Sucarnoochee Rvr Rel | 1974 | 20,946 | Fair |
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