US Bridges

Co.Rd. 41 over Persimmon Creek

Fair

Butler County, Alabama · Persimmon Crk * I-65 · Structure no. 018782

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 41 over Persimmon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Co.Rd. 41 over Persimmon Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 953 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,492 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rd. 41
CrossesPersimmon Creek
LocationPersimmon Crk * I-65
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyButler County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8687, -86.6222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2014)
Projected traffic1,492 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Rd. 41 over Persimmon Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 41 over Persimmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 41 over Persimmon Creek carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd. 41 over Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 41 over Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.