US Bridges

Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek

Good

Houston County, Alabama · US 84 to CO RD 26 · Structure no. 017815

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 138 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBluff Springs RD
CrossesWebb Creek
LocationUS 84 to CO RD 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.18809, -85.26622
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2001)
Projected traffic138 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 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 February 2025.

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

About 138 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Springs RD over Webb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.