US Bridges

Al 41 over White Oak Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Alabama · 3.0 Mi.S.Al 89 · Structure no. 014583

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 41 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al 41 over White Oak Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2033. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesAl 41
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location3.0 Mi.S.Al 89
RouteState Highway 41
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.10667, -87.09667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2013)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 41 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 41 over White Oak 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Al 41 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Al 41 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Al 41 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.