US Bridges

0000007646220Z0 over Whitfield Canal

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 0.20 MI N U.S. 43 · Structure no. 016243

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
490
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0000007646220Z0 over Whitfield Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 0000007646220Z0 over Whitfield Canal in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries0000007646220Z0
CrossesWhitfield Canal
Location0.20 MI N U.S. 43
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.48833, -87.81425
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (1994)
Projected traffic730 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$552,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0000007646220Z0 over Whitfield Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0000007646220Z0 over Whitfield Canal 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 0000007646220Z0 over Whitfield Canal carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 0000007646220Z0 over Whitfield Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 0000007646220Z0 over Whitfield Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.