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Welona Creek Road over Welona Creek

Fair

Elmore County, Alabama · SEC-14-T20N-R17E · Structure no. 015492

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welona Creek Road over Welona Creek is a steel culvert carrying Welona Creek Road over Welona Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesWelona Creek Road
CrossesWelona Creek
LocationSEC-14-T20N-R17E
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyElmore County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.715, -86.35167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2008)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$352,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welona Creek Road over Welona Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welona Creek Road over Welona 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Welona Creek Road over Welona Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Welona Creek Road over Welona Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Welona Creek Road over Welona Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.