US Bridges

Sulphur Springs Ro over Acker Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · Sulpher Springs Rd. · Structure no. 018435

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Springs Ro over Acker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sulphur Springs Ro over Acker Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSulphur Springs Ro
CrossesAcker Creek
LocationSulpher Springs Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.68591, -86.06436
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 inspectionMay 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 rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulphur Springs Ro over Acker Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Springs Ro over Acker 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sulphur Springs Ro over Acker Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sulphur Springs Ro over Acker Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Springs Ro over Acker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.