US Bridges

CR # 481 over Old Town Creek

Good

Dallas County, Alabama · 0.62 MI E CR 7 · Structure no. 018811

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR # 481 over Old Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR # 481 over Old Town Creek in Dallas County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCR # 481
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location0.62 MI E CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 481
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.27181, -86.86444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2012)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR # 481 over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR # 481 over Old Town 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR # 481 over Old Town Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR # 481 over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR # 481 over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.