US Bridges

CR 1823 over Tibb Creek

Good

Cullman County, Alabama · CR 1823 · Structure no. 021698

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1823 over Tibb Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1823 over Tibb Creek in Cullman County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 1823
CrossesTibb Creek
LocationCR 1823
RouteCounty Highway 18230
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.26232, -86.51396
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$432,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1823 over Tibb Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1823 over Tibb 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1823 over Tibb Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1823 over Tibb Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1823 over Tibb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.