US Bridges

Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Hale County, Alabama · 4.0 Mi.E. of Laneville · Structure no. 005030

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1989 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, 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGreer Creek Road
CrossesTrib. to Greer Creek
Location4.0 Mi.E. of Laneville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49391, -87.55824
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1989)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$283,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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.

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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Greer Creek Road over Trib. to Greer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.