US Bridges

Taylors Crossroads over Little Patsaliga Creek

Fair

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Taylors Crossroad · Structure no. 013849

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylors Crossroads over Little Patsaliga Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Taylors Crossroads 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 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 99 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylors Crossroads
CrossesLittle Patsaliga Creek
LocationTaylors Crossroad
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.9334, -86.35274
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1993)
Projected traffic99 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$717,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylors Crossroads over Little Patsaliga Creek built?

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

What condition is Taylors Crossroads 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 Taylors Crossroads over Little Patsaliga Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Taylors Crossroads over Little Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Taylors Crossroads over Little Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.