US Bridges

Allsboro RD over Cripple Deer Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · Allsboro RD Cripple Deer · Structure no. 017866

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allsboro RD over Cripple Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allsboro RD over Cripple Deer Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesAllsboro RD
CrossesCripple Deer Creek
LocationAllsboro RD Cripple Deer
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.71319, -88.10947
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2001)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allsboro RD over Cripple Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allsboro RD over Cripple Deer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Allsboro RD over Cripple Deer Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Allsboro RD over Cripple Deer Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Allsboro RD over Cripple Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.