US Bridges

SR 106 MP 29.464 over Piney Woods Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · 2.8 M.E.Butler Co.Line · Structure no. 005623

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 106 MP 29.464 over Piney Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 106 MP 29.464 over Piney Woods Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 106 MP 29.464
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
Location2.8 M.E.Butler Co.Line
RouteState Highway 106
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.62557, -86.4523
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic700 (2013)
Projected traffic821 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 106 MP 29.464 over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 106 MP 29.464 over Piney Woods 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 29.464 over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 106 MP 29.464 over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 106 MP 29.464 over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.