US Bridges

Al 61 over Whitsitt Creek

Fair

Hale County, Alabama · 4.5 MI S Greensboro · Structure no. 017672

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al 61 over Whitsitt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Al 61 over Whitsitt Creek in Hale County, Alabama. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,772 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesAl 61
CrossesWhitsitt Creek
Location4.5 MI S Greensboro
RouteState Highway 61
CountyHale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.64352, -87.53692
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2016)
Projected traffic2,772 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al 61 over Whitsitt Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al 61 over Whitsitt 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al 61 over Whitsitt Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Al 61 over Whitsitt Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Al 61 over Whitsitt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.