US Bridges

Co. Rt. 1728 over Pan Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1728 · Structure no. 014357

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 1728 over Pan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Rt. 1728 over Pan Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 1728
CrossesPan Creek
LocationCR 1728
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.18846, -86.57806
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1991)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 1728 over Pan Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Co. Rt. 1728 over Pan 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 1728 over Pan Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Co. Rt. 1728 over Pan Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 1728 over Pan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.