US Bridges

County Road 1 over Horse Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · N Gravelhill RD · Structure no. 009033

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 1 over Horse Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationN Gravelhill RD
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.82616, -86.36423
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1993)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$640,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Horse 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Horse Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is County Road 1 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.