US Bridges

Spraxlin RD over Prairie Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 0.09 MI So of CO RD 2 · Structure no. 011268

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spraxlin RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Spraxlin RD over Prairie Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSpraxlin RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.09 MI So of CO RD 2
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.24256, -85.5934
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2016)
Projected traffic175 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$345,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spraxlin RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spraxlin RD over Prairie 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 2024.

How much traffic does Spraxlin RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spraxlin RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Spraxlin RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.