US Bridges

CO RD 181 over Carpenter Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N Lewiston · Structure no. 006983

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 181 over Carpenter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 181 over Carpenter Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCO RD 181
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.4 MI N Lewiston
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.04667, -88.02167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic400 (1995)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$954,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 181 over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 181 over Carpenter 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 181 over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 181 over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 181 over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.