US Bridges

000005446222Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek

Fair

Marengo County, Alabama · 1.25MI E Al 69 · Structure no. 017093

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

000005446222Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 000005446222Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek in Marengo County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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Carries000005446222Z0
CrossesBranch of Powell Creek
Location1.25MI E Al 69
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyMarengo County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.43734, -87.69436
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (1997)
Projected traffic510 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$576,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 000005446222Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 000005446222Z0 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 000005446222Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 000005446222Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 000005446222Z0 over Branch of Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.