Al 60 over Martin Creek
PoorHale County, Alabama · 4.0 MI E Akron · Structure no. 000673
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Al 60 over Martin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 60 over Martin Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,928 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Al 60 over Martin Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Al 60 over Martin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Al 60 over Martin Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Al 60 over Martin Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns Al 60 over Martin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.