US Bridges

Al. 106 over Panther Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · 0.6 Mi. E. of I-65 · Structure no. 011854

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
6,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al. 106 over Panther Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Al. 106 over Panther Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6,110 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,619 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAl. 106
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. of I-65
RouteState Highway 106
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.64959, -86.76562
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,110 (2013)
Projected traffic7,619 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al. 106 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al. 106 over Panther 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Al. 106 over Panther Creek carry?

About 6,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Al. 106 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Al. 106 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.