CO RD 181 over Murphy Creek
FairGreene County, Alabama · 6.2 MI N Ala 14 · Structure no. 009673
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 395
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 181 over Murphy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 181 over Murphy Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 181 over Murphy Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 181 over Murphy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 181 over Murphy Creek carry?
About 395 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 181 over Murphy Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 181 over Murphy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.