US Bridges

Swanner Bridge Rd. over Ivy Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Swanner Bridge Rd. · Structure no. 015068

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swanner Bridge Rd. over Ivy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Swanner Bridge Rd. over Ivy Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSwanner Bridge Rd.
CrossesIvy Creek
LocationSwanner Bridge Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.68298, -86.35252
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2011)
Projected traffic13 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swanner Bridge Rd. over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swanner Bridge Rd. over Ivy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Swanner Bridge Rd. over Ivy Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Swanner Bridge Rd. over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Swanner Bridge Rd. over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.