US Bridges

County RD.108 over Bear Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · SEC.1 T-6-N R-23-E · Structure no. 019894

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD.108 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD.108 over Bear Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD.108
CrossesBear Creek
LocationSEC.1 T-6-N R-23-E
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.51711, -85.6958
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2000)
Projected traffic215 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD.108 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD.108 over Bear 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County RD.108 over Bear Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD.108 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns County RD.108 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.