US Bridges

Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek Rlf

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 1.4 MI N Perry CO Line · Structure no. 005656

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek Rlf is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek Rlf in Chilton County, Alabama. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 183
CrossesOakmulgee Creek Rlf
Location1.4 MI N Perry CO Line
RouteState Highway 183
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.80975, -86.995
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2017)
Projected traffic595 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$867,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek Rlf built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek Rlf in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek Rlf carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek Rlf?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek Rlf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.