US Bridges

County Road 23 over Little Poplar Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · Hester Store Road · Structure no. 015168

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Little Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 23 over Little Poplar Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesLittle Poplar Creek
LocationHester Store Road
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.50414, -86.54438
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (1994)
Projected traffic549 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$481,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Little Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 over Little Poplar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Little Poplar Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Little Poplar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 23 over Little Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.