US Bridges

Norris Road over Satilpa Creek (m.C.)

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 2.69 Mi. SE Al 154 · Structure no. 012903

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris Road over Satilpa Creek (m.C.) is a concrete channel beam carrying Norris Road over Satilpa Creek (m.C.) in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNorris Road
CrossesSatilpa Creek (m.C.)
Location2.69 Mi. SE Al 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.7747, -87.96566
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1995)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norris Road over Satilpa Creek (m.C.) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norris Road over Satilpa Creek (m.C.) 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 Norris Road over Satilpa Creek (m.C.) carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Norris Road over Satilpa Creek (m.C.)?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Norris Road over Satilpa Creek (m.C.)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.