Rudder Hill RD over Vaughn Creek
FairChoctaw County, Alabama · 0.1 Mi. W. Int Rt 178*170 · Structure no. 015962
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rudder Hill RD over Vaughn Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rudder Hill RD over Vaughn Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rudder Hill RD over Vaughn Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rudder Hill RD over Vaughn 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Rudder Hill RD over Vaughn Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rudder Hill RD over Vaughn Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Rudder Hill RD over Vaughn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.