US Bridges

CO RD 60 over Carpenter Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.3 MI E Lewiston · Structure no. 015163

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 60 over Carpenter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 60 over Carpenter Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesCO RD 60
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.3 MI E Lewiston
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.045, -88.01333
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (1995)
Projected traffic570 by 2031
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 60 over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 60 over Carpenter 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 60 over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 60 over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 60 over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.