US Bridges

CO RD 177 over Spring Creek

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · CO 177 .0 MI S. CO 56 JCT · Structure no. 019031

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 177 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO RD 177 over Spring Creek in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 359 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 177
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationCO 177 .0 MI S. CO 56 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 177
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.54226, -87.63551
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2003)
Projected traffic626 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 177 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 177 over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 177 over Spring Creek carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 177 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 177 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.