US Bridges

Norris Road over Wells Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.7 MI N CO.RD.21 · Structure no. 015067

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

About this bridge

Norris Road over Wells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Norris Road over Wells 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 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNorris Road
CrossesWells Creek
Location1.7 MI N CO.RD.21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77833, -87.965
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$663,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norris Road over Wells Creek built?

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

What condition is Norris Road over Wells 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Norris Road over Wells Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Norris Road over Wells Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Norris Road over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.