US Bridges

County Road 50 over Elliots Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 3.5 Mi. E. of Moundville · Structure no. 016117

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
122 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 50 over Elliots Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 50 over Elliots Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 50
CrossesElliots Creek
Location3.5 Mi. E. of Moundville
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.98167, -87.57333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 50 over Elliots Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 50 over 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 Elliots Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 50 over Elliots Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 50 over Elliots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.