US Bridges

CO RD 191 over Spencer Creek

Fair

Greene County, Alabama · 3.0 MI NE Clinton · Structure no. 010050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
315
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 191 over Spencer Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 191 over Spencer Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO RD 191
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location3.0 MI NE Clinton
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94929, -87.96495
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (1995)
Projected traffic360 by 2031
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 191 over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 191 over Spencer 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 May 2024.

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

About 315 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 191 over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 191 over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.