US Bridges

Post Oak Road over Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Post Oak · Structure no. 016793

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,712
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Oak Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Post Oak Road over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,712 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,809 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPost Oak Road
CrossesCreek
LocationPost Oak
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.80081, -85.84769
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,712 (2019)
Projected traffic2,809 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$703,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Post Oak Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post Oak Road over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Post Oak Road over Creek carry?

About 1,712 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Post Oak Road over Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Post Oak Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.