US Bridges

CR 55 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Elmore County, Alabama · 4 MI NE of Al 9 · Structure no. 020132

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 55 over Unnamed Creek in Elmore County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 55
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location4 MI NE of Al 9
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.73972, -86.06333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2007)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$386,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 over Unnamed 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is CR 55 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.