US Bridges

CO Rt 45 over Crow Creek Relief

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 0.7 MI N Cedargrove · Structure no. 007040

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
285
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 45 over Crow Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt 45 over Crow Creek Relief in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 45
CrossesCrow Creek Relief
Location0.7 MI N Cedargrove
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.84131, -85.86984
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (1989)
Projected traffic320 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 45 over Crow Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 45 over Crow Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 45 over Crow Creek Relief carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 45 over Crow Creek Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO Rt 45 over Crow Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.