US Bridges

Angel DR over Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Angel DR · Structure no. 017069

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,292
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angel DR over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Angel DR over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAngel DR
CrossesCreek
LocationAngel DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.83661, -85.83611
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,292 (2007)
Projected traffic2,688 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$889,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Angel DR over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Angel DR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Angel DR over Creek carry?

About 1,292 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Angel DR over Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Angel DR over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.