US Bridges

Norris Road over Satilpa Creek Relief

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 1.8 Mi. CO Rt 21 · Structure no. 015334

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norris Road over Satilpa Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Norris Road over Satilpa Creek Relief 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 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 100 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNorris Road
CrossesSatilpa Creek Relief
Location1.8 Mi. CO Rt 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.77333, -88.03667
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 above top of footing
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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic75 (1992)
Projected traffic100 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$374,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norris Road over Satilpa Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is Norris Road over Satilpa 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 Satilpa Creek Relief carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Norris Road over Satilpa Creek Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Norris Road over Satilpa Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.