US Bridges

SR 154 over Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 14.7 Mi. W.Of Thomasville · Structure no. 008072

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 154 over Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 154
CrossesCreek
Location14.7 Mi. W.Of Thomasville
RouteState Highway 154
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77702, -87.85845
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic290 (2013)
Projected traffic354 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$653,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 154 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 154 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 154 over Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 over Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 154 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.