US Bridges

County Road 54 over Stringer Mill Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Danielville Rd. · Structure no. 008810

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 54 over Stringer Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 54 over Stringer Mill Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 54
CrossesStringer Mill Creek
LocationDanielville Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9243, -86.44145
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2008)
Projected traffic137 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 54 over Stringer Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 54 over Stringer Mill 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 54 over Stringer Mill Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is County Road 54 over Stringer Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 54 over Stringer Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.