US Bridges

CO RD 54 over Mahone Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 4.5 Miles North I-85 · Structure no. 012805

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 54 over Mahone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 54 over Mahone Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 54
CrossesMahone Creek
Location4.5 Miles North I-85
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.54661, -85.62665
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (1990)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$624,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 54 over Mahone Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 405 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 54 over Mahone Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 54 over Mahone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.