US Bridges

County Road 4 over Little Patsaliga Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Old Meriwether Tr. · Structure no. 013785

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Little Patsaliga Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 4 over Little Patsaliga Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesLittle Patsaliga Creek
LocationOld Meriwether Tr.
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.96681, -86.32417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1993)
Projected traffic413 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$381,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Little Patsaliga Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Little Patsaliga 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 4 over Little Patsaliga Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Little Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Little Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.