US Bridges

Nettlesboro RD over Little Bassetts Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 2.4 M.W CO.35 · Structure no. 015066

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nettlesboro RD over Little Bassetts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nettlesboro RD over Little Bassetts Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNettlesboro RD
CrossesLittle Bassetts Creek
Location2.4 M.W CO.35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8153, -87.6535
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$596,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nettlesboro RD over Little Bassetts Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nettlesboro RD over Little Bassetts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nettlesboro RD over Little Bassetts Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Nettlesboro RD over Little Bassetts Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nettlesboro RD over Little Bassetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.