US Bridges

Co. 32 over Finley Creek

Good

Chambers County, Alabama · 3 Mi. S.W. Lafayette · Structure no. 007007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 32 over Finley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. 32 over Finley Creek in Chambers County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCo. 32
CrossesFinley Creek
Location3 Mi. S.W. Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.88011, -85.45462
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (1992)
Projected traffic330 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$503,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 32 over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 32 over Finley 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Co. 32 over Finley Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. 32 over Finley Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. 32 over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.