US Bridges

CO Rt No 45 over Turkey Creek

Good

Marengo County, Alabama · 0.25 MI S CO Rt 30 · Structure no. 014905

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt No 45 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO Rt No 45 over Turkey Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCO Rt No 45
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.25 MI S CO Rt 30
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.11596, -87.68861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic400 (1990)
Projected traffic560 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt No 45 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt No 45 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO Rt No 45 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt No 45 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO Rt No 45 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.