US Bridges

Cr. 56 over Fork of Three Runs Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 0.25 Mi.Nw Spring Crk.Ch. · Structure no. 015905

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 56 over Fork of Three Runs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 56 over Fork of Three Runs Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCr. 56
CrossesFork of Three Runs Creek
Location0.25 Mi.Nw Spring Crk.Ch.
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9219, -86.45317
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2040
Trucks21%
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$640,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 56 over Fork of Three Runs Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 56 over Fork of Three Runs 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. 56 over Fork of Three Runs Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 56 over Fork of Three Runs Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 56 over Fork of Three Runs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.