Timberlane Rd. over Spear Creek
PoorClosed to trafficChoctaw County, Alabama · 1.6 MI W JCT AL10/AL17 · Structure no. 021649
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Timberlane Rd. over Spear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Timberlane Rd. over Spear Creek in Choctaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Timberlane Rd. over Spear Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Timberlane Rd. over Spear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.
How much traffic does Timberlane Rd. over Spear Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Timberlane Rd. over Spear Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Timberlane Rd. over Spear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.