Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHale County, Alabama · 3.6 Mi.E. of Laneville · Structure no. 005029
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.