US Bridges

Pheasant Rd. over Trib. to Whitsitt Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 2.1 Mi.N. of Newbern · Structure no. 005031

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pheasant Rd. over Trib. to Whitsitt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pheasant Rd. over Trib. to Whitsitt Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPheasant Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Whitsitt Creek
Location2.1 Mi.N. of Newbern
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.625, -87.53167
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating97.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$413,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pheasant Rd. over Trib. to Whitsitt Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Pheasant Rd. over Trib. to Whitsitt 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pheasant Rd. over Trib. to Whitsitt Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pheasant Rd. over Trib. to Whitsitt Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pheasant Rd. over Trib. to Whitsitt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.