US Bridges

Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 3.2 Mi. N.W. Vernon · Structure no. 003980

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAberdeen RD
CrossesWatson Creek
Location3.2 Mi. N.W. Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78737, -88.15306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2016)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.