US Bridges

County Road 72 over U.T. Sikes Creek

Fair

Barbour County, Alabama · 0.8 MI W of County 33 · Structure no. 007758

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 72 over U.T. Sikes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 72 over U.T. Sikes Creek in Barbour County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 72
CrossesU.T. Sikes Creek
Location0.8 MI W of County 33
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyBarbour County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64581, -85.53625
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 72 over U.T. Sikes Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 72 over U.T. Sikes 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 72 over U.T. Sikes Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 72 over U.T. Sikes Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 72 over U.T. Sikes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.