US Bridges

CO RD 54 over Bulger Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 0.77 Miles East of SR199 · Structure no. 011673

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 54 over Bulger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 54 over Bulger Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 54
CrossesBulger Creek
Location0.77 Miles East of SR199
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54898, -85.75586
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 54 over Bulger Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 54 over Bulger 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 CO RD 54 over Bulger Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 54 over Bulger Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 54 over Bulger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.