US Bridges

CO RD 181 over Trussell Creek

Good

Greene County, Alabama · 5.5 MI N Al HWY 14 · Structure no. 020083

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
368
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 181 over Trussell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 181 over Trussell Creek in Greene County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 368 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCO RD 181
CrossesTrussell Creek
Location5.5 MI N Al HWY 14
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.94902, -87.96172
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (1995)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$931,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 181 over Trussell Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 181 over Trussell 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 181 over Trussell Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is CO RD 181 over Trussell Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 181 over Trussell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.