US Bridges

County Road 46 over Turkey Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · 7SEC-4 T-5-N R-26-E · Structure no. 007416

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 46 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 46 over Turkey Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 46
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location7SEC-4 T-5-N R-26-E
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.43624, -85.4377
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (1996)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 46 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 46 over Turkey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 46 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 46 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Road 46 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.