US Bridges

County Road 50 over Trib. to Elliots Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 0.9 Mi. E. of Moundville · Structure no. 008358

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 50 over Trib. to Elliots Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 50 over Trib. to Elliots Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 50
CrossesTrib. to Elliots Creek
Location0.9 Mi. E. of Moundville
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.99667, -87.60667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1991)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$452,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 50 over Trib. to Elliots Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 50 over Trib. to Elliots Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 50 over Trib. to Elliots Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 50 over Trib. to Elliots Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 50 over Trib. to Elliots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.