US Bridges

Souwilpa Road over Souwilpa Creek

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Choctaw County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W Int Al 17*RT 47 · Structure no. 013325

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Souwilpa Road over Souwilpa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Souwilpa Road over Souwilpa Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSouwilpa Road
CrossesSouwilpa Creek
Location0.1 MI W Int Al 17*RT 47
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyChoctaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82725, -88.31446
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic275 (1996)
Projected traffic280 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Souwilpa Road over Souwilpa Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Souwilpa Road over Souwilpa 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Souwilpa Road over Souwilpa Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Souwilpa Road over Souwilpa Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Souwilpa Road over Souwilpa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.