US Bridges

South Park RD over Big Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · Circle to Geneva CO · Structure no. 017486

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Park RD over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying South Park RD over Big 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 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 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).

CarriesSouth Park RD
CrossesBig Creek
LocationCircle to Geneva CO
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.09558, -85.48045
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 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 traffic790 (1997)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 South Park RD over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is South Park RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Park RD over Big Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Park RD over Big 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 South Park RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.