US Bridges

River RD over Little Creek

Good

Barbour County, Alabama · 1.0 MI S of Al 10 · Structure no. 005446

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River RD over Little Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Al 10
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.69232, -85.67108
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic225 by 2036
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Little Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns River RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.