US Bridges

SR 144 over Little Alexander Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 8 MI East JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 008020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,902
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144 over Little Alexander Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 144 over Little Alexander 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 5 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 8,902 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,463 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144
CrossesLittle Alexander Creek
Location8 MI East JCT SR 77
RouteState Highway 144
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78239, -85.90562
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,902 (2022)
Projected traffic12,463 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 144 over Little Alexander Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 144 over Little Alexander 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 Little Alexander Creek carry?

About 8,902 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 144 over Little Alexander Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 144 over Little Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.