US Bridges

Swanner Bridge RD over Horse Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Swanner Bridge RD · Structure no. 021022

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swanner Bridge RD over Horse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Swanner Bridge RD over Horse Creek in Crenshaw County, Alabama. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSwanner Bridge RD
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationSwanner Bridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.6762, -86.3746
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2016)
Projected traffic63 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$932,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swanner Bridge RD over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swanner Bridge RD over Horse 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 Horse Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Swanner Bridge RD over Horse Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Swanner Bridge RD over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.