US Bridges

Pepperell Parkway over Sougahatchee Creek

Fair

Lee County, Alabama · City of Opelika · Structure no. 005173

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepperell Parkway over Sougahatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pepperell Parkway over Sougahatchee Creek in Lee County, Alabama. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,080 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPepperell Parkway
CrossesSougahatchee Creek
LocationCity of Opelika
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLee County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.63475, -85.42525
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,900 (2023)
Projected traffic44,080 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$842,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pepperell Parkway over Sougahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pepperell Parkway over Sougahatchee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pepperell Parkway over Sougahatchee Creek carry?

About 26,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pepperell Parkway over Sougahatchee Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pepperell Parkway over Sougahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.