US Bridges

Pleasant Hill Rd. over Little Bassett Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.25 Mi.Ne CO RD 27 · Structure no. 015333

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill Rd. over Little Bassett Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pleasant Hill Rd. over Little Bassett Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Hill Rd.
CrossesLittle Bassett Creek
Location1.25 Mi.Ne CO RD 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClarke County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.83667, -87.67167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1995)
Projected traffic86 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$402,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill Rd. over Little Bassett Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill Rd. over Little Bassett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill Rd. over Little Bassett Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Pleasant Hill Rd. over Little Bassett Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill Rd. over Little Bassett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.