US Bridges

County Rt 44 over Branch of Powell Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 01.80 MI E US 43 · Structure no. 004374

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 44 over Branch of Powell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Rt 44 over Branch of Powell Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 44
CrossesBranch of Powell Creek
Location01.80 MI E US 43
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.3342, -87.75497
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (1991)
Projected traffic560 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 44 over Branch of Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 44 over Branch of Powell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 44 over Branch of Powell Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 44 over Branch of Powell Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 44 over Branch of Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.