US Bridges

SR 109 MP 5.820 over Big Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · 4.9 Mi. S. U.S. 231 · Structure no. 014629

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 MP 5.820 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 109 MP 5.820 over Big 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,795 by 2033. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 109 MP 5.820
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.9 Mi. S. U.S. 231
RouteState Highway 109
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.07784, -85.45644
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,930 (2013)
Projected traffic4,795 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 109 MP 5.820 over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 109 MP 5.820 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 109 MP 5.820 over Big Creek carry?

About 3,930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 MP 5.820 over Big Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 MP 5.820 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.