US Bridges

SR 106 MP 33.071 over Patsaliga Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · .2 Mi.W.Crenshaw 77 · Structure no. 006012

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 106 MP 33.071 over Patsaliga Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 106 MP 33.071 over Patsaliga Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2033. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesSR 106 MP 33.071
CrossesPatsaliga Creek
Location.2 Mi.W.Crenshaw 77
RouteState Highway 106
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.59615, -86.40438
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2013)
Projected traffic739 by 2033
Trucks24%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 106 MP 33.071 over Patsaliga Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 106 MP 33.071 over Patsaliga 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 33.071 over Patsaliga Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 106 MP 33.071 over Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 106 MP 33.071 over Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.