US Bridges

CO RD 32 over Steep Creek

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Alabama · 2 MI East CO RD 37 · Structure no. 006604

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 32 over Steep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 32 over Steep Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 32
CrossesSteep Creek
Location2 MI East CO RD 37
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyLowndes County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.25695, -86.47059
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$966,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 32 over Steep Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 32 over Steep 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 32 over Steep Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 32 over Steep Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 32 over Steep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.