US Bridges

Greer Creek Rd. over Greer Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Hale County, Alabama · 3.8 Mi. E. of Laneville · Structure no. 006854

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greer Creek Rd. over Greer Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greer Creek Rd. over Greer Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 Rd.
CrossesGreer Creek
Location3.8 Mi. E. of Laneville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.49679, -87.55845
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 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 2035
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$307,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greer Creek Rd. over Greer Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greer Creek Rd. over 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Greer Creek Rd. over Greer Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Greer Creek Rd. over Greer Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Greer Creek Rd. over Greer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.