US Bridges

County Road 61 over Indian Creek

Fair

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 4 T12 R24 · Structure no. 006329

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 61 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 61 over Indian Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 61
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationSec 4 T12 R24
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.04615, -85.63673
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 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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$512,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 61 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 61 over Indian 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 61 over Indian Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 61 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 61 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.