US Bridges

CO RD 28 over So Needham Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 0.3 MI N CO RD 4 · Structure no. 015191

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 28 over So Needham Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 28 over So Needham 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 28
CrossesSo Needham Creek
Location0.3 MI N CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.675, -87.855
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (1995)
Projected traffic84 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$403,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 28 over So Needham Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 28 over So Needham 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 28 over So Needham Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is CO RD 28 over So Needham Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 28 over So Needham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.