US Bridges

Co. Rd. 32 over Poplar Creek

Good

Covington County, Alabama · CR 32 · Structure no. 015881

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 32 over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rd. 32 over Poplar Creek in Covington County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 32
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationCR 32
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19127, -86.40705
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 rating76.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic220 (1994)
Projected traffic287 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 32 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 32 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 32 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 32 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Co. Rd. 32 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.