Collirene Cutoffr over Panther Creek

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Lowndes County, Alabama · 1.5 MI North of CO RD 12 · Structure no. 013480

Built: 1985; 40 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2025
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 38 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 130; 2003 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collirene Cutoffr over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Collirene Cutoffr over Panther Creek in Lowndes County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCollirene Cutoffr

CrossesPanther Creek

Location1.5 MI North of CO RD 12

RouteCounty Highway 0

CountyLowndes County

StateAlabama

Coordinates32.1781, -86.78476

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionFebruary 2025

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating98 US tons

Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans3

Design loadH 15

Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)

Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)

Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)

Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2003)

Projected traffic160 by 2028

Trucks5%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$466,000 (2025 estimate)

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collirene Cutoffr over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collirene Cutoffr over Panther Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Collirene Cutoffr over Panther Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Collirene Cutoffr over Panther Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Collirene Cutoffr over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.