US Bridges

Grier Road over Sofkahatchee Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · Sec 4 T19N R19N · Structure no. 011444

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
755
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grier Road over Sofkahatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grier Road over Sofkahatchee Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGrier Road
CrossesSofkahatchee Creek
LocationSec 4 T19N R19N
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.65333, -86.165
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2023)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$912,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grier Road over Sofkahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grier Road over Sofkahatchee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Grier Road over Sofkahatchee Creek carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Grier Road over Sofkahatchee Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grier Road over Sofkahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.