US Bridges

CO 91 over Saxon Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · 1.6 M N Cleveland X Rds · Structure no. 014939

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 91 over Saxon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 91 over Saxon Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 91
CrossesSaxon Creek
Location1.6 M N Cleveland X Rds
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.13528, -85.96612
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2016)
Projected traffic345 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$543,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 91 over Saxon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 91 over Saxon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO 91 over Saxon Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO 91 over Saxon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CO 91 over Saxon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.