US Bridges

Greensport RD over Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · Greensport RD · Structure no. 014697

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greensport RD over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greensport RD over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGreensport RD
CrossesCreek
LocationGreensport RD
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.8653, -85.97569
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (1993)
Projected traffic577 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$274,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greensport RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Greensport RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Greensport RD over Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greensport RD over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greensport RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.