US Bridges

Sexton Bridge Road over Little Patsaliga Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Sexton Bridge Road · Structure no. 021025

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sexton Bridge Road over Little Patsaliga Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sexton Bridge Road over Little Patsaliga 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2037. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSexton Bridge Road
CrossesLittle Patsaliga Creek
LocationSexton Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.8043, -86.3515
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2017)
Projected traffic24 by 2037
Trucks0%
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sexton Bridge Road over Little Patsaliga Creek built?

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

What condition is Sexton Bridge Road over Little Patsaliga 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 Sexton Bridge Road over Little Patsaliga Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Sexton Bridge Road over Little Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sexton Bridge Road over Little Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.