US Bridges

Ferrene Rd. over Sikes Mill Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Ferrene Rd. · Structure no. 014793

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferrene Rd. over Sikes Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ferrene Rd. over Sikes Mill Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 98 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFerrene Rd.
CrossesSikes Mill Creek
LocationFerrene Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.74657, -86.29296
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1993)
Projected traffic98 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferrene Rd. over Sikes Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferrene Rd. over Sikes Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ferrene Rd. over Sikes Mill Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Ferrene Rd. over Sikes Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ferrene Rd. over Sikes Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.