US Bridges

SR 54 MP 14.272 over Flat Creek

Good

Geneva County, Alabama · 1.5 Mi. W. SR 52 · Structure no. 013330

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 MP 14.272 over Flat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 MP 14.272 over Flat Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,159 by 2033. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54 MP 14.272
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.5 Mi. W. SR 52
RouteState Highway 54
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.10907, -86.14662
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2013)
Projected traffic1,159 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 MP 14.272 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 MP 14.272 over Flat 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 MP 14.272 over Flat Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 MP 14.272 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 MP 14.272 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.