US Bridges

Bolton Road over Trib. of Persimmon Creek

Good

Butler County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. NE Mt Olive Ch · Structure no. 019167

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolton Road over Trib. of Persimmon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bolton Road over Trib. of Persimmon Creek in Butler County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBolton Road
CrossesTrib. of Persimmon Creek
Location1.5 Mi. NE Mt Olive Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59484, -86.84922
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2003)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$518,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolton Road over Trib. of Persimmon Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolton Road over Trib. of Persimmon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bolton Road over Trib. of Persimmon Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Bolton Road over Trib. of Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bolton Road over Trib. of Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.