US Bridges

Poplar Creek Lp over Mcafee Creek

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · Poplar Creek Lp @ Clr · Structure no. 019498

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Creek Lp over Mcafee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Poplar Creek Lp over Mcafee Creek in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPoplar Creek Lp
CrossesMcafee Creek
LocationPoplar Creek Lp @ Clr
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.61806, -87.52694
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2005)
Projected traffic345 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Creek Lp over Mcafee Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Creek Lp over Mcafee 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 Poplar Creek Lp over Mcafee Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Creek Lp over Mcafee Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Creek Lp over Mcafee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.