US Bridges

County Road 191 over Taylor Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 5.0 MI N Snoddy · Structure no. 019551

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 191 over Taylor Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 191 over Taylor Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty Road 191
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location5.0 MI N Snoddy
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.76167, -87.97667
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2005)
Projected traffic190 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 191 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 191 over Taylor 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 County Road 191 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is County Road 191 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 191 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.