US Bridges

CO RD 191 over Indian Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 2.8 MI SW Union · Structure no. 009118

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 191 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 191 over Indian Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCO RD 191
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.8 MI SW Union
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.95833, -87.94333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic320 (1995)
Projected traffic360 by 2031
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 191 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 191 over Indian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 191 over Indian Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 191 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 191 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.