US Bridges

Cr. 45 over Persimmon Crk (relief)

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Butler County, Alabama · N. City Limits Greenville · Structure no. 014591

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
602
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 45 over Persimmon Crk (relief) is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 45 over Persimmon Crk (relief) in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 45
CrossesPersimmon Crk (relief)
LocationN. City Limits Greenville
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8561, -86.61145
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$724,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 45 over Persimmon Crk (relief) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 45 over Persimmon Crk (relief) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 45 over Persimmon Crk (relief) carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 45 over Persimmon Crk (relief)?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cr. 45 over Persimmon Crk (relief)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.