US Bridges

Spring Valley RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Spring Creek Main Channel · Structure no. 012802

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
878
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley RD over Spring Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Spring Valley RD over Spring Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 878 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpring Valley RD
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSpring Creek Main Channel
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.65627, -87.63948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (1985)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2044
Trucks10%
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$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Valley RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley RD over Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Valley RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.