US Bridges

Cumbie RD over Panther Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · US 84 to Geneva CO · Structure no. 017268

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cumbie RD over Panther Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cumbie RD over Panther Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCumbie RD
CrossesPanther Creek
LocationUS 84 to Geneva CO
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.20683, -85.5806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (1999)
Projected traffic540 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$897,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cumbie RD over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cumbie RD over Panther 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cumbie RD over Panther Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cumbie RD over Panther Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cumbie RD over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.