US Bridges

Turkey Creek Rd. over Bear Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Turkey Creek Rd. · Structure no. 014476

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Creek Rd. over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turkey Creek Rd. over Bear Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Creek Rd.
CrossesBear Creek
LocationTurkey Creek Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.75918, -86.21233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1993)
Projected traffic88 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Creek Rd. over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Creek Rd. over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Turkey Creek Rd. over Bear Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Turkey Creek Rd. over Bear Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Creek Rd. over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.