US Bridges

County Line RD over Poplar Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · Clr Poplar Creek South · Structure no. 014239

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Line RD over Poplar Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationClr Poplar Creek South
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.60165, -87.52196
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (1986)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line RD over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over Poplar 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Line RD over Poplar Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Line RD over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.