US Bridges

Thomas Rd. over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Thomas Rd. · Structure no. 011151

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Rd. over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Thomas Rd. over Sweetwater Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2034. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Rd.
CrossesSweetwater Creek
LocationThomas Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.84465, -86.328
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 10
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1993)
Projected traffic88 by 2034
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Rd. over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Rd. over Sweetwater 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 Thomas Rd. over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Thomas Rd. over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Rd. over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.