US Bridges

Cr. 62 over Three Run Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi.Sw Spring Crk. Ch. · Structure no. 010369

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 62 over Three Run Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cr. 62 over Three Run Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 62
CrossesThree Run Creek
Location1.0 Mi.Sw Spring Crk. Ch.
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.91653, -86.46552
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2018)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks30%
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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 62 over Three Run Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 62 over Three Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 62 over Three Run Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 62 over Three Run Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 62 over Three Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.