US Bridges

W 12th ST over Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Anniston W 12th Street · Structure no. 008700

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 12th ST over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 12th ST over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 12th ST
CrossesCreek
LocationAnniston W 12th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.65973, -85.83267
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2025)
Projected traffic950 by 2045
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$439,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 12th ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 12th ST over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does W 12th ST over Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 12th ST over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns W 12th ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.