US Bridges

SR 156 over Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Alabama · 6 Mi. E. of Jachin · Structure no. 013686

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 156 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 156 over Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 156
CrossesCreek
Location6 Mi. E. of Jachin
RouteState Highway 156
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.21014, -88.07557
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating95.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2013)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$666,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 156 over Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 156 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 156 over Creek carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 156 over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 156 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.