US Bridges

CO RD 91 over Wallace Creek

Good

Cleburne County, Alabama · 0.5 MI South of CR 65 · Structure no. 020588

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 91 over Wallace Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 91 over Wallace Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 91
CrossesWallace Creek
Location0.5 MI South of CR 65
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.82836, -85.41575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$271,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 91 over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 91 over Wallace 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 91 over Wallace Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CO RD 91 over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 91 over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.