US Bridges

SR 91 over Town Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 2.6 MI E JCT I65 · Structure no. 004936

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,803
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 91 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 91 over Town Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,803 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 91
CrossesTown Creek
Location2.6 MI E JCT I65
RouteState Highway 91
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.96833, -86.835
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,803 (2022)
Projected traffic2,915 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$303,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 91 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 91 over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 91 over Town Creek carry?

About 2,803 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 over Town Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 91 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.