US Bridges

County Road 23 over Town Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 10 T14 R23 · Structure no. 005519

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 23 over Town Creek in Bullock 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSec 10 T14 R23
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.20372, -85.74269
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 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 traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic430 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 23 over Town 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Town Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Town Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 23 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.