US Bridges

Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · West of Church · Structure no. 016150

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBluff Springs RD
CrossesWebb Creek
LocationWest of Church
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.19234, -85.26747
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 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 traffic280 (1995)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks5%
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$268,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Springs RD over Webb 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek?

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

Who owns Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.