US Bridges

Nuclear Plant RD over Jackson Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Ala 52 to Ala 95 · Structure no. 016151

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,485
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuclear Plant RD over Jackson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nuclear Plant RD over Jackson 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,270 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNuclear Plant RD
CrossesJackson Creek
LocationAla 52 to Ala 95
RouteCounty Highway 42
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.22096, -85.15053
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating93.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (1995)
Projected traffic2,270 by 2033
Trucks21%
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$365,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nuclear Plant RD over Jackson Creek built?

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

What condition is Nuclear Plant RD over Jackson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nuclear Plant RD over Jackson Creek carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Nuclear Plant RD over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nuclear Plant RD over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.