US Bridges

SR 154 over Creek

Good

Clarke County, Alabama · 2 MI West of Thomasville · Structure no. 021281

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 154 over Creek in Clarke County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 154
CrossesCreek
Location2 MI West of Thomasville
RouteState Highway 154
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.877, -87.75685
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2013)
Projected traffic378 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 154 over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 154 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 154 over Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR 154 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.