US Bridges

County Road 32 over Sparks Creek Trib.

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 1.0 Mi. E. of Dominick · Structure no. 013941

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Sparks Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 32 over Sparks Creek Trib. in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesSparks Creek Trib.
Location1.0 Mi. E. of Dominick
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.81667, -87.495
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating90.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (1987)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$542,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Sparks Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 over Sparks Creek Trib. 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 July 2024.

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

About 175 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Sparks Creek Trib.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Sparks Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.