Whitesboro Rd. over Trib of Short Creek
PoorClosed to trafficEtowah County, Alabama · Whitesboro Rd. · Structure no. 014119
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2018
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitesboro Rd. over Trib of Short Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitesboro Rd. over Trib of Short Creek in Etowah County, Alabama. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 59 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 3 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitesboro Rd. over Trib of Short Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Whitesboro Rd. over Trib of Short 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 December 2018.
How much traffic does Whitesboro Rd. over Trib of Short Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whitesboro Rd. over Trib of Short Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Whitesboro Rd. over Trib of Short Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.