US Bridges

CO RD 191 over Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 1.8 MI SW Union · Structure no. 009119

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

About this bridge

CO RD 191 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 191 over 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCO RD 191
CrossesCreek
Location1.8 MI SW Union
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.96667, -87.93333
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 191 over Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 191 over 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 Creek carry?

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

How long is CO RD 191 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 191 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.