US Bridges

County Route 35 over Sweet Water Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · Bluff Springs · Structure no. 019611

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 35 over Sweet Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 35 over Sweet Water Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 35
CrossesSweet Water Creek
LocationBluff Springs
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.15532, -85.83043
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2016)
Projected traffic615 by 2036
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$826,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 35 over Sweet Water Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 35 over Sweet Water 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 35 over Sweet Water Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Route 35 over Sweet Water Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns County Route 35 over Sweet Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.