US Bridges

CO RD 54 over Thomas Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Ala 52 to CO RD 48 · Structure no. 004397

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
655
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 54 over Thomas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 54 over Thomas Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 54
CrossesThomas Creek
LocationAla 52 to CO RD 48
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.28176, -85.15217
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic655 (1993)
Projected traffic917 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 54 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 54 over Thomas 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 54 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 54 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 54 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.