US Bridges

County Road 66 over Relief Patsaliga

FairPosted for load

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Shady Grove Rd. · Structure no. 008387

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 66 over Relief Patsaliga is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 66 over Relief Patsaliga in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 653 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 66
CrossesRelief Patsaliga
LocationShady Grove Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.90773, -86.17695
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 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 traffic653 (2008)
Projected traffic970 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$966,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 66 over Relief Patsaliga built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 66 over Relief Patsaliga 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 66 over Relief Patsaliga carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 66 over Relief Patsaliga?

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 66 over Relief Patsaliga?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.