US Bridges

CO Rt No 54 over Powell Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E Al 69 · Structure no. 011455

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt No 54 over Powell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO Rt No 54 over Powell Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCO Rt No 54
CrossesPowell Creek
Location1.5 MI E Al 69
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43737, -87.68828
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1988)
Projected traffic210 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$829,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt No 54 over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt No 54 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt No 54 over Powell Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt No 54 over Powell Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt No 54 over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.