US Bridges

County Road 32 over Sparks Creek

Good

Hale County, Alabama · 1.7 Mi. E. of Dominick · Structure no. 012787

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Sparks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 32 over Sparks Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesSparks Creek
Location1.7 Mi. E. of Dominick
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.81667, -87.48833
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic150 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Sparks Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 over Sparks 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Sparks Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Sparks Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Road 32 over Sparks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.