US Bridges

CO RD 57 over Omusee Creek

FairPosted for load

Houston County, Alabama · CO RD 105 to CO RD 26 · Structure no. 008377

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
337
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 57 over Omusee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 57 over Omusee Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 337 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 57
CrossesOmusee Creek
LocationCO RD 105 to CO RD 26
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.29091, -85.29662
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (1992)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 57 over Omusee Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 57 over Omusee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 57 over Omusee Creek carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 57 over Omusee Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 57 over Omusee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.