US Bridges

Prospect RD over Little Creek

Good

Fayette County, Alabama · 3.0 MI E of Hubbertville · Structure no. 014749

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect RD over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Prospect RD over Little Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 years old, older 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesProspect RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location3.0 MI E of Hubbertville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.81782, -87.68825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1996)
Projected traffic74 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$326,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Prospect RD over Little 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Prospect RD over Little Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Prospect RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Prospect RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.