US Bridges

Cr. 45 over Riley Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi.Sw Macedoniachurch · Structure no. 012026

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 45 over Riley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 45 over Riley Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 45
CrossesRiley Creek
Location2.0 Mi.Sw Macedoniachurch
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.55429, -86.64369
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic204 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 45 over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 45 over Riley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 45 over Riley Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 45 over Riley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cr. 45 over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.