US Bridges

County Road 68 over Little Patsaliga Creek

FairPosted for load

Crenshaw County, Alabama · New Ebenezer Rd. · Structure no. 007754

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 68 over Little Patsaliga Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 68 over Little Patsaliga Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 766 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,138 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCounty Road 68
CrossesLittle Patsaliga Creek
LocationNew Ebenezer Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90528, -86.36947
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2008)
Projected traffic1,138 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$966,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 68 over Little Patsaliga Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 68 over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 68 over Little Patsaliga Creek carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 68 over Little Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 68 over Little Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.