US Bridges

SR91 over Creek

Fair

Cullman County, Alabama · 5.1 MI S JCT I65 * SR 91 · Structure no. 017577

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR91 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR91 over Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR91
CrossesCreek
Location5.1 MI S JCT I65 * SR 91
RouteState Highway 91
CountyCullman County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.91011, -86.95746
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2021)
Projected traffic868 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$482,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR91 over Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR91 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR91 over Creek carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR91 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR91 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.