US Bridges

Cr. 60 over Three Run Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. W. Bethel Church · Structure no. 015456

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 60 over Three Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 60 over Three Run Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCr. 60
CrossesThree Run Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W. Bethel Church
RouteCounty Highway 60
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.95095, -86.478
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 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 traffic164 (2018)
Projected traffic190 by 2040
Trucks28%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$671,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 60 over Three Run Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 60 over Three Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 60 over Three Run Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 60 over Three Run Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Cr. 60 over Three Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.