US Bridges

CO RD No 23 over Still Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 9 T17N R17E · Structure no. 000572

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,855
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD No 23 over Still Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD No 23 over Still Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 4,855 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,599 by 2034. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD No 23
CrossesStill Creek
LocationSec 9 T17N R17E
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.4753, -86.36937
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,855 (2014)
Projected traffic7,599 by 2034
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD No 23 over Still Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD No 23 over Still 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD No 23 over Still Creek carry?

About 4,855 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD No 23 over Still Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD No 23 over Still Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.