US Bridges

Parker Creek Rd. over Parker Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Parker Creek Rd. · Structure no. 017096

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Parker Creek Rd. over Parker Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parker Creek Rd. over Parker Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesParker Creek Rd.
CrossesParker Creek
LocationParker Creek Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.46597, -86.23489
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic14 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State 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$209,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Creek Rd. over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Creek Rd. over Parker 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 2024.

How much traffic does Parker Creek Rd. over Parker Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Parker Creek Rd. over Parker Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Creek Rd. over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.