US Bridges

CO RD 156 over Taylor Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 4.1 MI E Cotton Br · Structure no. 007306

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
367
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 156 over Taylor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 156 over Taylor Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCO RD 156
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location4.1 MI E Cotton Br
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.12167, -87.88
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (1995)
Projected traffic420 by 2031
Trucks35%
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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 156 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 156 over Taylor 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 156 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 156 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 156 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.