Appalachian Rd. over Coosa River

Fair Condition58 years old1,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlabama
CountyEtowah
Location3.5 Mi N Of Hokes Bluff
CarriesAppalachian Rd.
CrossesCoosa River
Coordinates34.04016, -85.86687

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length783.1 ft (238.7 m)
Max Span180.1 ft (54.9 m)
Deck Width30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Area2243.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1968

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,000 (1991)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number009817

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