US Bridges

SR 144 over Battle Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 7 MI East JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 008019

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,929
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144 over Battle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 144 over Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,929 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,101 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144
CrossesBattle Creek
Location7 MI East JCT SR 77
RouteState Highway 144
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78469, -85.92786
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 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 traffic7,929 (2022)
Projected traffic11,101 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$975,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144 over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 144 over Battle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 144 over Battle Creek carry?

About 7,929 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 144 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 144 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.