US Bridges

Guy Rd. over Poney Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Guy Rd. · Structure no. 011152

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guy Rd. over Poney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Guy Rd. over Poney 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGuy Rd.
CrossesPoney Creek
LocationGuy Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.84063, -86.22466
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic75 (1993)
Projected traffic83 by 2033
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guy Rd. over Poney Creek built?

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

What condition is Guy Rd. over Poney 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Guy Rd. over Poney Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Guy Rd. over Poney Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Guy Rd. over Poney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.