US Bridges

Cr. 45 over Halls Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 2.0 Mi. NE Searcy · Structure no. 015907

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 45 over Halls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cr. 45 over Halls 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCr. 45
CrossesHalls Creek
Location2.0 Mi. NE Searcy
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9193, -86.5805
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic383 (2018)
Projected traffic475 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$618,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 45 over Halls Creek built?

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

What condition is Cr. 45 over Halls 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 December 2024.

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

About 383 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 45 over Halls Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cr. 45 over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.