Underwood Mtn RD over Little Bear Creek
FairColbert County, Alabama · Underwood Mtn Bear Creek · Structure no. 013958
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 823
- 1985 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Underwood Mtn RD over Little Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Underwood Mtn RD over Little Bear Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 823 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Underwood Mtn RD over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Underwood Mtn RD over Little Bear 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Underwood Mtn RD over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 823 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Underwood Mtn RD over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Underwood Mtn RD over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.