US Bridges

County Road 90 over Panther Creek

Fair

Conecuh County, Alabama · Harry Booker Road · Structure no. 013187

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 90 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 90 over Panther Creek in Conecuh County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 90
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationHarry Booker Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConecuh County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.39505, -87.10432
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1995)
Projected traffic147 by 2035
Trucks1%
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$400,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 90 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 90 over Panther 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 90 over Panther Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 90 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 90 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.