US Bridges

Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Alabama · 2.7 Mi. NW Vernon · Structure no. 018685

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek in Lamar County, Alabama. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAberdeen RD
CrossesWatson Creek
Location2.7 Mi. NW Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyLamar County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.78272, -88.14633
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 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 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Aberdeen RD over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.