US Bridges

SR 106 MP 34.147 over Sucker Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · .6 Mi.E.Crenshaw 77 · Structure no. 003863

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 106 MP 34.147 over Sucker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 106 MP 34.147 over Sucker Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 106 MP 34.147
CrossesSucker Creek
Location.6 Mi.E.Crenshaw 77
RouteState Highway 106
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.58703, -86.38993
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic440 (2013)
Projected traffic516 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$474,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 106 MP 34.147 over Sucker Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 106 MP 34.147 over Sucker 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 106 MP 34.147 over Sucker Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 106 MP 34.147 over Sucker Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 106 MP 34.147 over Sucker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.