US Bridges

County RD 32 over Panther Creek

Fair

Houston County, Alabama · Hilltop RD to US 84 · Structure no. 014574

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 32 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 32 over Panther Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 32
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationHilltop RD to US 84
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.21465, -85.60604
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic310 (1993)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$495,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 32 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 32 over Panther 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 32 over Panther Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County RD 32 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 32 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.