US Bridges

CO RD 32 over Thomley Mill Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Judge Logue Road · Structure no. 013640

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 32 over Thomley Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 32 over Thomley Mill Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 32
CrossesThomley Mill Creek
LocationJudge Logue Road
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.20056, -85.66421
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic389 (2007)
Projected traffic710 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$526,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 32 over Thomley Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 32 over Thomley Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 32 over Thomley Mill Creek carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 32 over Thomley Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO RD 32 over Thomley Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.