US Bridges

Souwilpa RD over Souwilpa Creek

FairPosted for load

Choctaw County, Alabama · 1.0 MI W Int Al 17 * RT47 · Structure no. 001456

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Souwilpa RD over Souwilpa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Souwilpa RD over Souwilpa Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSouwilpa RD
CrossesSouwilpa Creek
Location1.0 MI W Int Al 17 * RT47
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8186, -88.32969
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1992)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$231,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Souwilpa RD over Souwilpa Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Souwilpa RD over Souwilpa 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 Souwilpa RD over Souwilpa Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Souwilpa RD over Souwilpa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Souwilpa RD over Souwilpa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.