US Bridges

SR 189 MP 6.385 over Pages Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Alabama · 1 Mi. N. Sr. 134 · Structure no. 003903

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 189 MP 6.385 over Pages Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 189 MP 6.385 over Pages Creek in Coffee County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 6 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 189 MP 6.385
CrossesPages Creek
Location1 Mi. N. Sr. 134
RouteState Highway 189
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29613, -86.14342
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2013)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2033
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 189 MP 6.385 over Pages Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 189 MP 6.385 over Pages 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 189 MP 6.385 over Pages Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 189 MP 6.385 over Pages Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 189 MP 6.385 over Pages Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.