US Bridges

Norris Road over Wells Creek Relief

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.7 MI N CO Rt 21 · Structure no. 014790

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris Road over Wells Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Norris Road over Wells Creek Relief in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNorris Road
CrossesWells Creek Relief
Location1.7 MI N CO Rt 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.80167, -87.96833
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating89.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$284,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norris Road over Wells Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norris Road over Wells Creek Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Norris Road over Wells Creek Relief carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Norris Road over Wells Creek Relief?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Norris Road over Wells Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.