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County Road 57 over Providence Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Gin Creek RD · Structure no. 005255

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57 over Providence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 57 over Providence Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 57
CrossesProvidence Creek
LocationGin Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.67864, -86.19788
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (1993)
Projected traffic237 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 57 over Providence Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 57 over Providence 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 57 over Providence Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 57 over Providence Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 57 over Providence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.