US Bridges

County Road 26 over Warren Creek

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 3 MI NE of Garden City · Structure no. 003390

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,582
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Warren Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 26 over Warren Creek in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 1,582 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,351 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesWarren Creek
Location3 MI NE of Garden City
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.02484, -86.69705
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic1,582 (2025)
Projected traffic2,351 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$424,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 26 over Warren Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Warren 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Warren Creek carry?

About 1,582 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Warren Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 26 over Warren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.