US Bridges

County Road #28 over Big German Creek Trib.

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 4.3 Mi. W. of Greensboro · Structure no. 016121

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road #28 over Big German Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road #28 over Big German Creek Trib. 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road #28
CrossesBig German Creek Trib.
Location4.3 Mi. W. of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.705, -87.63167
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1989)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
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$352,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road #28 over Big German Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is County Road #28 over Big German 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road #28 over Big German Creek Trib. carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road #28 over Big German Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Road #28 over Big German Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.