US Bridges

CO RD 135 over Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 0.4 MI N US HWY 11 · Structure no. 007914

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
192
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 135 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 135 over Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 135
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI N US HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyGreene County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.815, -87.94833
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (1995)
Projected traffic216 by 2031
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$570,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 135 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 135 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 135 over Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 135 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 135 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.