US Bridges

Sprague Avenue over Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Alabama · 500 East of US431 · Structure no. 020765

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprague Avenue over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sprague Avenue over Creek in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSprague Avenue
CrossesCreek
Location500 East of US431
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.70158, -85.82781
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks0%
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$441,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprague Avenue over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprague Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sprague Avenue over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sprague Avenue over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sprague Avenue over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.