US Bridges

SR 28 over Atkins Creek Relief

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 4.0MI.E.OF Linden · Structure no. 000404

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Atkins Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 28 over Atkins Creek Relief in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesAtkins Creek Relief
Location4.0MI.E.OF Linden
RouteState Highway 28
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.28205, -87.74447
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2013)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2033
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$898,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over Atkins Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Atkins Creek Relief 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Atkins Creek Relief carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Atkins Creek Relief?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Atkins Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.