US Bridges

County Road 35 over Little Patsaliga Creek

Good

Crenshaw County, Alabama · Swanner Bridge Road · Structure no. 021026

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35 over Little Patsaliga Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 35 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2036. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 35
CrossesLittle Patsaliga Creek
LocationSwanner Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrenshaw County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.68578, -86.335
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 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 traffic78 (2016)
Projected traffic95 by 2036
Trucks2%
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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 35 over Little Patsaliga Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 35 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 35 over Little Patsaliga Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35 over Little Patsaliga Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 35 over Little Patsaliga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.