US Bridges

CO RD 158 over Straight Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

DeKalb County, Alabama · 1MI NW of CO Rt 47 T6SR7E · Structure no. 004886

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2000
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 158 over Straight Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 158 over Straight Creek in DeKalb County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2013. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 158
CrossesStraight Creek
Location1MI NW of CO Rt 47 T6SR7E
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyDeKalb County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.52013, -85.91766
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2000
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1993)
Projected traffic102 by 2013
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 158 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 158 over Straight Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2000.

How much traffic does CO RD 158 over Straight Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is CO RD 158 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 158 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.