US Bridges

_buck Creek over _state Line RD

Good

Houston County, Alabama · _ · Structure no. 021520

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
995
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_buck Creek over _state Line RD is a steel culvert carrying _buck Creek over _state Line RD in Houston County, Alabama. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,478 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries_buck Creek
Crosses_state Line RD
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyHouston County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.04898, -85.31422
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating76.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2020)
Projected traffic1,478 by 2040
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was _buck Creek over _state Line RD built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is _buck Creek over _state Line RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does _buck Creek over _state Line RD carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is _buck Creek over _state Line RD?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns _buck Creek over _state Line RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.