US Bridges

CO RD 60 over Bulger Creek

Fair

Macon County, Alabama · 1.25 Mi. East SR199 · Structure no. 013035

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 60 over Bulger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 60 over Bulger Creek in Macon County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 60
CrossesBulger Creek
Location1.25 Mi. East SR199
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyMacon County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.53056, -85.75293
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2016)
Projected traffic125 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$420,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 60 over Bulger Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 60 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 60 over Bulger Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CO RD 60 over Bulger Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 60 over Bulger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.