US Bridges

Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek

Fair

Chilton County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N Perry CO Line · Structure no. 005657

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
433
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2042. 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
Location1.6 MI N Perry CO Line
RouteState Highway 183
CountyChilton County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.81038, -86.99187
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 traffic433 (2022)
Projected traffic583 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek built?

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

What condition is Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al 183 over Oakmulgee Creek?

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?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.