US Bridges

County Road 57 over Buck Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · S. Glenwood RD · Structure no. 019966

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 57 over Buck Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 57
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationS. Glenwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.60484, -86.2058
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (1993)
Projected traffic466 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$332,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 57 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 57 over Buck 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 57 over Buck Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 57 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 57 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.