Court Street over Prvitts Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Alabama · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR 33 · Structure no. 000350
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 55 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Court Street over Prvitts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Court Street over Prvitts Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Court Street over Prvitts Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is Court Street over Prvitts Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Court Street over Prvitts Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Court Street over Prvitts Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Court Street over Prvitts Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.